CVE-2000-0049

Summary

CVE-2000-0049 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the Winamp media player. Maliciously crafted .pls files can be used to exploit this issue, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the targeted system. This can potentially lead to the installation of malware or unauthorized system access. The vulnerability arises due to the lack of proper input validation in Winamp's handling of long entries in .pls files. Users are advised to update their Winamp software to the latest version or disable the loading of .pls files from untrusted sources to mitigate this risk.

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