CVE-2017-16951

Name: CVE-2017-16951
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-28T15:29:00.247+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 3.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-16951 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Winamp Pro 5.66 Build 3512 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted WAV, WMV, AU, ASF, AIFF, or AIF file.. EPSS estimates a 3.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Winamp Pro 5.66 Build 3512 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted WAV, WMV, AU, ASF, AIFF, or AIF file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

3.23%

86.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Audiovalley	Winamp Pro	5.66

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43186/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43186/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Nov 28, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16951?

Winamp Pro 5.66 Build 3512 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted WAV, WMV, AU, ASF, AIFF, or AIF file.

How severe is CVE-2017-16951?

CVE-2017-16951 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16951?

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-2017-16951?

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Source: NVD / NIST