CVE-2006-0476

7.6 HIGH 75% exploit odds Fix listed Code execution

What it is

Buffer overflow in Nullsoft Winamp 5.12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a playlist (pls) file with a long file name (File1 field).

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 75.0% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2006-01-31 00:00 UTC ReservedThe CVE id was reserved by its CNA
2006-01-31 11:03 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 22:20 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 75.0% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 7.6 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2006-01-31 11:03 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 22:20 UTC
Exploit probability: 75.0% · EPSS, next 30 days
Record status: Modified

Affected

Nullsoft Winamp 5.12

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 7.6

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: High
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: Complete
Integrity: Complete
Availability: Complete

Raw vector

AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record