CVE-2006-5567: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-5567: Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in AOL Nullsoft WinAmp before 5.31 allow user-assisted remote attacker...

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in AOL Nullsoft WinAmp before 5.31 allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) ultravox-max-msg header to the Ultravox protocol handler or (2) unspecified Lyrics3 tags.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 19:55 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy WinAmp issue where a malicious audio stream or media file could crash the player and potentially run attacker code. It requires user interaction, but the impact can be serious on endpoints that still run AOL Nullsoft WinAmp before 5.31. Exposure is most likely on unmanaged or legacy Windows workstations where WinAmp before 5.31 remains installed and handles downloaded media, internet radio streams, or associated file types. Treat this as a targeted legacy software cleanup issue. It is not KEV-listed in the provided sources, but arbitrary code execution risk justifies prompt removal or upgrade where old WinAmp remains installed. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for AOL Nullsoft WinAmp installations.; Upgrade WinAmp before 5.31 to version 5.31 or later.; Remove WinAmp where there is no business requirement..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 09:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 27, 2006, 16:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:15686CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
winamp-lyrics3-bo(29807)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
winamp-ultravox-bo(29804)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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