Description
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in IN_MOD.DLL (aka the Module Decoder Plug-in) in Winamp before 5.57, and libmikmod 3.1.12, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) crafted samples or (2) crafted instrument definitions in an Impulse Tracker file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | libmikmod | 3.1.11-6.2 | — |
| Debian 13 | libmikmod | 3.1.11-6.2 | — |
| Debian 12 | libmikmod | 3.1.11-6.2 | — |
| Debian 5.0 | libmikmod | 3.1.11-6+lenny1 | DSA-2081-1, DSA-2071-1 |
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 5 | mikmod +1 | 3.1.6-39.el5_5.1 | RHSA-2010:0720 |
| RHEL 4 | mikmod +1 | 3.1.6-33.el4_8.1 | RHSA-2010:0720 |
| RHEL 3 | mikmod +1 | 3.1.6-23.el3 | RHSA-2010:0720 |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 11 SP4 | libmikmod | 3.1.11a-116.2.3.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:1471-1 |
Advisories 4
- RHSA-2010:0720 Red Hat Security Advisory: mikmod security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 26, 2026
- DSA-2071-1 libmikmod - several vulnerabilities Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DSA-2081-1 libmikmod - arbitrary code execution Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2018:1471-1 Security update for libmikmod SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
References
- MDVSA-2010:151 vendor-advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2009-53/
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2009-52/
- http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=315355
- ADV-2010-1107 vdb-entry
- SUSE-SR:2010:011 vendor-advisory
- 37374 vdb-entry
- ADV-2010-1957 vdb-entry
- 37495 third-party-advisory
- ADV-2009-3575 vdb-entry
- 20091217 Secunia Research: Winamp Impulse Tracker Instrument Parsing Buffer Overflows mailing-list
- 40799 third-party-advisory
- 20091217 Secunia Research: Winamp Impulse Tracker Sample Parsing Buffer Overflow mailing-list
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2009-55/