EIP-2026-118110

PRE-CVE

Winamp 5.572 - 'whatsnew.txt' Local Stack Overflow

Title source: legacy
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-118110. PoCs published by Dz_attacker.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This Perl script exploits a stack overflow vulnerability in Winamp v5.572 by writing a maliciously crafted 'whatsnew.txt' file. The exploit uses a NOP sled and shellcode to execute arbitrary commands (e.g., calc.exe) via a controlled EIP overwrite.

Description

Winamp 5.572 - 'whatsnew.txt' Local Stack Overflow

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Dz_attacker · perllocalwindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/11255

This Perl script exploits a stack overflow vulnerability in Winamp v5.572 by writing a maliciously crafted 'whatsnew.txt' file. The exploit uses a NOP sled and shellcode to execute arbitrary commands (e.g., calc.exe) via a controlled EIP overwrite.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Winamp v5.572
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Winamp v5.572 installed on Windows XP SP3 · Ability to write to the 'whatsnew.txt' file
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →

Details

Status pre_cve
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026