How severe is CVE-2006-5567?

CVE-2006-5567 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2006-5567 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5567?

CVE-2006-5567 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-2006-5567?

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-2006-5567 published?

CVE-2006-5567 was published on 2006-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5567

CVE-2006-5567 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Nullsoft Winamp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Nullsoft Winamp
Published: 2006-10-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in AOL Nullsoft WinAmp before 5.31 allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) ultravox-max-msg header to the Ultravox protocol handler or (2) unspecified Lyrics3 tags.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5567?: Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in AOL Nullsoft WinAmp before 5.31 allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) ultravox-max-msg header to the Ultravox protocol handler or (2) unspecified Lyrics3 tags.
How severe is CVE-2006-5567?: CVE-2006-5567 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-5567 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5567?: CVE-2006-5567 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-2006-5567?: 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-2006-5567 published?: CVE-2006-5567 was published on 2006-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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