CVE-2007-2498
CVE-2007-2498 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Nullsoft Winamp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% 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: 10% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Nullsoft Winamp
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
libmp4v2.dll in Winamp 5.02 through 5.34 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a certain .MP4 file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-2498?
- libmp4v2.dll in Winamp 5.02 through 5.34 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a certain .MP4 file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
- How severe is CVE-2007-2498?
- CVE-2007-2498 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2007-2498 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-2007-2498?
- CVE-2007-2498 primarily affects Nullsoft Winamp. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-2498?
- 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-2007-2498 published?
- CVE-2007-2498 was published on 2007-05-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25089
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017993
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23723
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1594
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34030
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3823
Affected products (10)
- cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.32:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.33:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.34:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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