PT-2002-3124 · Nullsoft · Winamp

Published 2002-12-31 · Updated 2008-09-05 · CVE-2002-2412

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

2.1

Low

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Winamp version 2.80

Description The issue allows local users to gain access to other accounts by storing authentication credentials in plaintext. This is due to the storage of credentials in the winamp.ini file, specifically in the [HTTP-AUTH] and [winamp] sections.

Recommendations For Winamp version 2.80, consider removing or securing the authentication credentials stored in the winamp.ini file to prevent unauthorized access. As a temporary workaround, restrict access to the winamp.ini file to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

Related Identifiers

CVE-2002-2412

Affected Products

Winamp

References · 5

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2002-2412 · Security Note
• http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/273257 · Note
• http://iss.net/security_center/static/9114.php · Note
• https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2002-2412 · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/4781 · Note