CVE-2017-10725: Winamp 5.666 Build 3516(x86) allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a cra

Routine

HIGH 7.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-10725 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting winamp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Winamp 5.666 Build 3516(x86) allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted .flv file, related to "Data from Faulting Address controls Code Flow starting at in_flv!winampGetInModule2+0x00000000000009a8."

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2017-07-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: winamp

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-07-05 20:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

winamp winamp DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.666

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.666

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.666 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison winamp sudo apt install winamp=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.666> sudo apt-mark hold winamp

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

dnf --showduplicates list winamp sudo dnf downgrade winamp-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.666> sudo dnf versionlock add winamp

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-2017-10725?

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

Is CVE-2017-10725 being exploited?

CVE-2017-10725 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-2017-10725 affect?

CVE-2017-10725 affects winamp. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). Winamp 5.666 Build 3516(x86) allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted .flv file, related to "Data from Faulting Address controls Code Flow starting at in_flv!winampGetInModule2+0x00000000000009a8

How urgent is CVE-2017-10725?

Priority 33/100. High severity

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References

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