Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Winamp's Module Decoder Plug-in
CVE-2009-3996

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor: Nullsoft
Status: Winamp; LIBMikmod
Vendor: CVE Published:; 18 December 2009

What is CVE-2009-3996?

The vulnerability involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the IN_MOD.DLL, also known as the Module Decoder Plug-in, specific to Winamp versions prior to 5.57. This flaw can be exploited by remote attackers when the application processes specially crafted Ultratracker files. Successful exploitation may lead to arbitrary code execution on the user's system, potentially allowing unauthorized access or control over the affected device.