CVE-2006-0720

CVE-2006-0720 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nullsoft Winamp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Nullsoft Winamp 5.12 and 5.13 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted .m3u file that causes an incorrect strncpy function call when the player pauses or stops the file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0720?
Stack-based buffer overflow in Nullsoft Winamp 5.12 and 5.13 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted .m3u file that causes an incorrect strncpy function call when the player pauses or stops the file.
How severe is CVE-2006-0720?
CVE-2006-0720 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-0720 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0720?
CVE-2006-0720 primarily affects Nullsoft Winamp. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0720?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-0720 published?
CVE-2006-0720 was published on 2006-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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