Heap-based buffer overflow in voc_read_header in libsndfile 1.0.15 through 1.0.19, as used in Winamp 5.552 and possibly other media programs, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a VOC file with an invalid header value.
CVE-2009-1788 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 2 products from mega-nerd, from nullsoft organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Originally identified in 2009, this vulnerability predates many modern security frameworks and practices. The vulnerability landscape of that era was characterized by different threat models and less mature defense mechanisms compared to contemporary standards.
2009-05-26T16:30:02.937
2025-04-09T00:30:58.490
Deferred
CVSSv2: 9.3 (HIGH)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
8.6
10.0
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | mega-nerd | libsndfile | 1.0.15 | Yes |
| Application | mega-nerd | libsndfile | 1.0.16 | Yes |
| Application | mega-nerd | libsndfile | 1.0.17 | Yes |
| Application | mega-nerd | libsndfile | 1.0.18 | Yes |
| Application | mega-nerd | libsndfile | 1.0.19 | Yes |
| Application | nullsoft | winamp | 5.5 | Yes |
| Application | nullsoft | winamp | 5.51 | Yes |
| Application | nullsoft | winamp | 5.52 | Yes |
| Application | nullsoft | winamp | 5.54 | Yes |
| Application | nullsoft | winamp | 5.55 | Yes |
| Application | nullsoft | winamp | 5.541 | Yes |
| Application | nullsoft | winamp | 5.552 | Yes |
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