CVE-2009-4356 json
Multiple integer overflows in the jpeg.w5s and png.w5s filters in Winamp before 5.57 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via m…
published 16y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2009-4324
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 5.0%
- EPSS 5.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 92%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Multiple integer overflows in the jpeg.w5s and png.w5s filters in Winamp before 5.57 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malformed (1) JPEG or (2) PNG data in an MP3 file.
Patch / fix
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Check with FencerExploit prediction
4.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 92% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
Exploits and checks
- vupen.com http://www.vupen.com/exploits/Winamp_png_w5s_PNG_Data_Processing_Integer_Overflow_PoC_3576274.php 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-189 Numeric Errors
References
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forums.winamp.com
/showthread.php?threadid=315355
patch
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vupen.com
/exploits/Winamp_png_w5s_PNG_Data_Processing_Integer_Overflow_PoC_3576274.php
exploit, vendor-advisory
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2009/3576
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/508532/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
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oval.cisecurity.org
/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15743
vdb-entry, signature
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securityfocus.com
/bid/37387
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2009-4356
- NVD CVE-2009-4356
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