Heap-based buffer overflow in gen_msn.dll in the gen_msn plugin 0.31 for Winamp 5.541 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a playlist (.pls) file with a long URL in the File1 field. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
CVE-2009-0833
NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized
0.0
EchelonGraph verdictMonitorLow exploitation likelihood right now — keep watching.
- No confirmed exploitation signals yet
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 9%CVSS: —Exploit: NoneExposed: 0
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- —
- EG Score
- 0.0(none)
- EPSS
- 94.8%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
March 5, 2009
Last Modified
April 23, 2026
References (8)
- cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/33425
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33159
- cve@mitrehttps://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15659
- cve@mitrehttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7696
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/33425
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33159
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15659
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7696
Frequently asked(4)
What is CVE-2009-0833?
CVE-2009-0833 is a none vulnerability published on March 5, 2009. Heap-based buffer overflow in genmsn.dll in the genmsn plugin 0.31 for Winamp 5.541 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a playlist (.pls) file with a long URL in the File1 field. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
When was CVE-2009-0833 disclosed?
CVE-2009-0833 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on March 5, 2009, with the most recent update on April 23, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2009-0833 actively exploited?
CVE-2009-0833 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 94.8% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
How do I remediate CVE-2009-0833?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2009-0833, 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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