CVE-2006-3228 in the critical feed json
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…
published 2006-06-26 20 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2006-3225
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 11.7%
- EPSS 11.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 96%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-1935)
- Published
Exploit prediction
11.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 96% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-1935 Winamp 5.21 - '.Midi' File Header Handling Buffer Overflow (PoC) dos, 2006-06-20
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
References
-
forums.winamp.com
/showthread.php?threadid=248100
patch
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exploit-db.com
/exploits/1935
exploit
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secunia.com
/advisories/20722
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
-
attrition.org
/pipermail/vim/2006-June/000892.html
mailing-list
- winamp.com /about/article.php?aid=10694
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attrition.org
/pipermail/vim/2006-June/000893.html
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2006-3228
- NVD CVE-2006-3228
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