CVE-2006-6547: Buffer overflow in the readAA function in read_aa.cpp in Winamp iPod Plugin (ml_ipod) 2.00 p19 and earlier all

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-6547 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting winamp ipod plugin. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in the readAA function in read_aa.cpp in Winamp iPod Plugin (ml_ipod) 2.00 p19 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long tag in an audible.com audiobook (aa) file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.8% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-12-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mlipod

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-12-14 18:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mlipod winamp ipod plugin DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.00 · 2.00_p19

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.00

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy winamp-ipod-plugin || rpm -q winamp-ipod-plugin || winamp-ipod-plugin --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.00 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison winamp-ipod-plugin sudo apt install winamp-ipod-plugin=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.00> sudo apt-mark hold winamp-ipod-plugin

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list winamp-ipod-plugin sudo dnf downgrade winamp-ipod-plugin-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.00> sudo dnf versionlock add winamp-ipod-plugin

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-6547?

winamp ipod plugin: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-6547 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6547 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2006-6547 affect?

CVE-2006-6547 affects winamp ipod plugin. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Buffer overflow in the readAA function in read_aa.cpp in Winamp iPod Plugin (ml_ipod) 2.00 p19 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long tag in an audible.com a

How urgent is CVE-2006-6547?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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