http://www.techworld.com/security/news/ ... ewsID=1343TechWorld.Com wrote:The ubiquitous WinAmp program - used to play a huge range of media files - can provide someone with system access simply by getting someone to visit a malicious website. It all has to do with how the software loads Fasttracker 2 ".xm" media files.
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The flaw affects all WinAmps and so the only advice is to upgrade as soon as possible to the new patched version (5.03) on the company's website here.
WinAmp Security Alert (All Versions!)
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WinAmp Security Alert (All Versions!)
Update as soon as possible please!
-Derek
Jeez, how long before this one is exploited by hackers, the RIAA, or Lars Ulrich from Metallica?
I can't stand the newer versions of Winamp. They're bloated and very slow to start. I still use v2.80.
You can disable the flaw without upgrading by following the instructions on this page http://www.nextgenss.com/advisories/winampheap.txt
I've just done it on v2.80.
Thanks for the heads-up Derek.
I can't stand the newer versions of Winamp. They're bloated and very slow to start. I still use v2.80.
You can disable the flaw without upgrading by following the instructions on this page http://www.nextgenss.com/advisories/winampheap.txt
I've just done it on v2.80.
Thanks for the heads-up Derek.
i still use version 2.91
i don't like all the excess features..
i like 2.91 because it plays .avi files and mp3's as well.. thats all i need winamp for
besides im behind a router and i don't listen to the streaming mp3's (shoutcast) online anyways
i don't like all the excess features..
i like 2.91 because it plays .avi files and mp3's as well.. thats all i need winamp for
besides im behind a router and i don't listen to the streaming mp3's (shoutcast) online anyways
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