CVE-2009-0833 json
Heap-based buffer overflow in gen_msn.dll in the gen_msn plugin 0.31 for Winamp 5.541 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via…
published 2009-03-05 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2009-0830
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 9.3%
- EPSS 9.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 95%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Heap-based buffer overflow in gen_msn.dll in the gen_msn plugin 0.31 for Winamp 5.541 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a playlist (.pls) file with a long URL in the File1 field. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-7696)
- Published
Exploit prediction
9.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 95% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-7696 Winamp GEN_MSN Plugin - Heap Buffer Overflow (PoC) dos, 2009-01-07
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33159 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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exploit-db.com
/exploits/7696
exploit
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securityfocus.com
/bid/33159
vdb-entry, exploit
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secunia.com
/advisories/33425
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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oval.cisecurity.org
/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15659
vdb-entry, signature
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2009-0833
- NVD CVE-2009-0833
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