CVE-2007-6403
CVE-2007-6403 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Winamp Nullsoft Winamp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Winamp Nullsoft Winamp
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Nullsoft Winamp 5.32 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted unicode in a .mp4 file, with crafted tags, contained in a certain .rar archive, a related issue to CVE-2007-2498. NOTE: for exploitation, the victim must select a certain menu option at the time of the attack.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-6403?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in Nullsoft Winamp 5.32 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted unicode in a .mp4 file, with crafted tags, contained in a certain .rar archive, a related issue to CVE-2007-2498. NOTE: for exploitation, the victim must select a certain menu option at the time of the attack.
- How severe is CVE-2007-6403?
- CVE-2007-6403 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2007-6403 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-6403?
- CVE-2007-6403 affects Winamp Nullsoft Winamp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-6403?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2007-6403 published?
- CVE-2007-6403 was published on 2007-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3456
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/484776/100/0/threaded
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15562
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:winamp:nullsoft_winamp:5.32:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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