How severe is CVE-2006-3228?

CVE-2006-3228 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2006-3228 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-3228?

CVE-2006-3228 primarily affects Nullsoft Winamp. In total, 30 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3228?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2006-3228 published?

CVE-2006-3228 was published on 2006-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-3228

CVE-2006-3228 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Nullsoft Winamp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Nullsoft Winamp
Published: 2006-06-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in in_midi.dll for WinAmp 2.90 up to 5.23, including 5.21, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .mid (MIDI) file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3228?: Buffer overflow in in_midi.dll for WinAmp 2.90 up to 5.23, including 5.21, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .mid (MIDI) file.
How severe is CVE-2006-3228?: CVE-2006-3228 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-3228 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3228?: CVE-2006-3228 primarily affects Nullsoft Winamp. In total, 30 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3228?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-3228 published?: CVE-2006-3228 was published on 2006-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (30)

cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:2.90:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:2.91:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:2.95:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.03a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.06:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.07:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.08c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.08d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.08e:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.09:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.091:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.093:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.094:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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