CVE-2001-0490

Name: CVE-2001-0490
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-06-27T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.54%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-0490 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in WINAMP 2.6x and 2.7x allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in an AIP file.. EPSS estimates a 3.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in WINAMP 2.6x and 2.7x allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in an AIP file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.54%

87.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nullsoft	Winamp	2.6x
Nullsoft	Winamp	2.7x

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-04/0518.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-04/0518.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 27, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0490?

Buffer overflow in WINAMP 2.6x and 2.7x allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in an AIP file.

How severe is CVE-2001-0490?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0490 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0490?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2001-0490?

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Source: NVD / NIST