# CVE-2010-1523: Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in vp6.w5s (aka the VP6 codec) in Winamp before 5.59 Beta build 3033 might allow remote attackers to ex

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2010-11-05 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in vp6.w5s (aka the VP6 codec) in Winamp before 5.59 Beta build 3033 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted VP6 (1) video file or (2) video stream.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44466
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12056
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/514484/100/0/threaded
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2010-95/
- http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?t=322995

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