CVE-2012-4045

Name: CVE-2012-4045
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-07-22T17:55:03.337+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.13%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4045 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in bmp.w5s in Winamp before 5.63 build 3235 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) strf chunk in BI_RGB or (2) UYVY video data in an AVI file, or (3) decompressed TechSmith Screen Capture Codec (TSCC) data in an AVI file.. EPSS estimates a 3.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in bmp.w5s in Winamp before 5.63 build 3235 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) strf chunk in BI_RGB or (2) UYVY video data in an AVI file, or (3) decompressed TechSmith Screen Capture Codec (TSCC) data in an AVI file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.13%

86.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nullsoft	Winamp	<= 5.63

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 22, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4045?

How severe is CVE-2012-4045?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4045 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4045?

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Source: NVD / NIST