CVE-2004-1396: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2004-1396: Winamp 5.07 and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application...

Winamp 5.07 and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash or CPU consumption) via (1) an mp4 or m4a playlist file that contains invalid tag data or (2) an invalid .nsv or .nsa file.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 00:53 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2004-1396 is an old Winamp denial-of-service issue. A malicious or malformed media-related file can make Winamp 5.07, and possibly other versions, crash or consume CPU. The described impact is disruption of the application, not system takeover. Exposure is most likely on legacy endpoints still using Winamp 5.07 or nearby versions to open untrusted MP4, M4A, NSV, or NSA media files. Treat this as a legacy software hygiene issue. It is unlikely to drive emergency response unless Winamp remains deployed in sensitive workflows or exposed user groups. Mitigation focus: Inventory and retire Winamp 5.07 where it is still present.; Check vendor guidance for supported fixed or replacement versions.; Avoid opening untrusted MP4, M4A, NSV, or NSA files in Winamp..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 00:54 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 12, 2005, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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winamp-nsa-nsv-dos(18467)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
winamp-mp4-m4a-dos(18466)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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