# CVE-2009-3995: Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in IN\_MOD.DLL (aka the Module Decoder Plug-in) in Winamp before 5.57, and libmikmod 3.1.12, might allow

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2009-12-18 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in IN_MOD.DLL (aka the Module Decoder Plug-in) in Winamp before 5.57, and libmikmod 3.1.12, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) crafted samples or (2) crafted instrument definitions in an Impulse Tracker file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:151
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2009-53/
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2009-52/
- http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=315355
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1107
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-05/msg00001.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37374
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1957
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37495
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3575
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/508527/100/0/threaded
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40799
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/508526/100/0/threaded
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2009-55/

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