Alert Number: 030209-01
Alert Date: 3/2/09
Alert Title: Winamp update includes security fix
Update-to: 011309-01 "*UNPATCHED* vulnerability in Winamp"
OS/Platform/Application:
Nullsoft Winamp
Category: UPDATE
Severity: N/A
Attention: Winamp users, System Administrators, Desktop Support Personnel.
Summary: Nullsoft has released an updated version of its popular Winamp multimedia player. In addition to various functional improvements, Winamp 5.55 includes a patch for the AIFF vulnerability originally detailed in ALARM alert 011309-01.
Recommended Actions: Winamp users are encouraged to update their player installation(s) at their earliest convenience. updates are available directly from the Winamp website (link provided below).
ITS Actions: N/A
Resources:
Winamp download page:
http://www.winamp.com/
ALARM Alert 011309-01 (provides additional information about vulnerability):
http://www.albany.edu/its/alerts_archive_2009_3908.htm
