CVE-2002-2195

Winamp 2.80 - Buffer Overflow via Version Update Check

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2002-2195. PoCs published by anonymous.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a buffer overflow vulnerability in Winamp 2.80a and earlier versions during version checks. It crafts a malicious HTTP response to trigger arbitrary code execution via a connect-back shell.

Description

Buffer overflow in the version update check for Winamp 2.80 and earlier allows remote attackers who can spoof www.winamp.com to execute arbitrary code via a long server response.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by anonymous · cremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21595

This exploit targets a buffer overflow vulnerability in Winamp 2.80a and earlier versions during version checks. It crafts a malicious HTTP response to trigger arbitrary code execution via a connect-back shell.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Nullsoft Winamp <= 2.80a
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Attacker must control DNS resolution for www.winamp.com or intercept traffic · Target must have Winamp configured to check for updates
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9488.php
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/280786
Exploit, Patch vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5170

Scores

EPSS 0.0469
EPSS Percentile 90.6%

Details

Status published
Products (15)
nullsoft/winamp 2.60
nullsoft/winamp 2.61
nullsoft/winamp 2.62
nullsoft/winamp 2.64
nullsoft/winamp 2.65
nullsoft/winamp 2.70 (2 CPE variants)
nullsoft/winamp 2.71
nullsoft/winamp 2.72
nullsoft/winamp 2.73 (2 CPE variants)
nullsoft/winamp 2.74
... and 5 more
Published Dec 31, 2002
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026