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Vulnerability record · CVE-2006-3228 · published 26 June 2006

CVE-2006-3228: Nullsoft winamp vulnerability

Nullsoft · Winamp

Buffer overflow in in_midi.dll for WinAmp 2.90 up to 5.23, including 5.21, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .mid (MIDI) file.

9.3 CVSS 2.0 High EPSS 12% · top 4.1%
9.3CVSS 2.0 base score
12%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
12References
16 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Buffer overflow in in_midi.dll for WinAmp 2.90 up to 5.23, including 5.21, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .mid (MIDI) file.

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

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=248100 Patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/20722 Vendor Advisory
http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2006-June/000892.html
http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2006-June/000893.html
http://www.winamp.com/about/article.php?aid=10694
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1935
http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=248100 Patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/20722 Vendor Advisory
http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2006-June/000892.html
http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2006-June/000893.html
http://www.winamp.com/about/article.php?aid=10694
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1935

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2006-3228), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.