CVE-2000-0624

Winamp < 2.64 - Remote Code Execution via M3U Playlist #EXTINF Extension

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2000-0624. PoCs published by Pauli Ojanpera.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a buffer overflow in NullSoft Winamp's M3U playlist parser by injecting a string exceeding 280 characters via the #EXTINF parameter, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or application crash.

Description

Buffer overflow in Winamp 2.64 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long #EXTINF: extension in the M3U playlist.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Pauli Ojanpera · textdoswindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/20094

This exploit leverages a buffer overflow in NullSoft Winamp's M3U playlist parser by injecting a string exceeding 280 characters via the #EXTINF parameter, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or application crash.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: NullSoft Winamp (versions prior to fix for CVE-2000-0624)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Ability to deliver a malicious M3U file to the target
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Various Sources x_refsource_confirm
http://www.winamp.com/getwinamp/newfeatures.jhtml
Exploit, Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1496
Exploit, Vendor Advisory mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0289.html
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4956

Scores

EPSS 0.0396
EPSS Percentile 89.1%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
nullsoft/winamp < 2.64
Published Jul 20, 2000
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026