CVE-2006-0476

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Buffer overflow in Nullsoft Winamp 5.12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a playlist (pls) file with a long file name (File1 field).

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 99.5%
KEV: Not listed

Published

January 31, 2006

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (32)

cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/18649
cve@mitrehttp://securityreason.com/securityalert/386
cve@mitrehttp://securityreason.com/securityalert/398
cve@mitrehttp://securitytracker.com/id?1015552
cve@mitrehttp://www.heise.de/newsticker/meldung/68981
cve@mitrehttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/604745
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/22789
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/423436/100/0/threaded
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/423548/100/0/threaded
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16410
cve@mitrehttp://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-032A.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0361
cve@mitrehttp://www.winamp.com/player/version_history.php
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24361
cve@mitrehttps://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1402

Data Freshness Timeline

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Publicly available exploits

(5 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (4 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-16531✓ verified
First seen Apr 30, 2010
Winamp - Playlist UNC Path Computer Name Overflow (Metasploit)
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-3422✓ verified
First seen Mar 7, 2007
Winamp 5.12 - '.pls' Remote Buffer Overflow (Perl) (2)
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-1460✓ verified
First seen Jan 31, 2006
Winamp 5.12 - '.pls' Remote Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-1458✓ verified
First seen Jan 29, 2006
Winamp 5.12 - '.pls' Remote Buffer Overflow (1)
Open source ↗
Metasploitexploit/windows/browser/winamp_playlist_unc✓ verified
First seen Jan 29, 2006
Winamp Playlist UNC Path Computer Name Overflow
Open source ↗

Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2006-0476?

CVE-2006-0476 is a none vulnerability published on January 31, 2006. Buffer overflow in Nullsoft Winamp 5.12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a playlist (pls) file with a long file name (File1 field).

When was CVE-2006-0476 disclosed?

CVE-2006-0476 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on January 31, 2006, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2006-0476 actively exploited?

CVE-2006-0476 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 99.5% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2006-0476?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2006-0476, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2006-0476

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