EIP-2026-118109

PRE-CVE

Winamp 5.572 - 'whatsnew.txt' (SEH) (Metasploit)

Title source: legacy
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-118109. PoCs published by blake.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This is a functional Metasploit module exploiting a stack-based buffer overflow in Winamp 5.572 via a maliciously crafted 'whatsnew.txt' file. The exploit leverages SEH (Structured Exception Handler) overwrites to achieve arbitrary code execution when the user accesses the version history option.

Description

Winamp 5.572 - 'whatsnew.txt' (SEH) (Metasploit)

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by blake · rubylocalwindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/12255

This is a functional Metasploit module exploiting a stack-based buffer overflow in Winamp 5.572 via a maliciously crafted 'whatsnew.txt' file. The exploit leverages SEH (Structured Exception Handler) overwrites to achieve arbitrary code execution when the user accesses the version history option.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Winamp 5.572
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must open the 'Help -> Winamp -> Version History' option after placing the malicious 'whatsnew.txt' in the Winamp directory
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →

Details

Status pre_cve
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026