MP3 viruses... Be sure to upgrade to WinAmp 2.80

[Wingznut]

WinAmp bug opens door to MP3 viruses

"A glitch with the popular WinAmp software for playing digital music files could allow an attacker to embed malicious code into an MP3 file, potentially damaging the user's PC and infecting other MP3s.

Nullsoft, which makes WinAmp, has confirmed the vulnerability, which does not affect the newest version of the software. Version 2.80 of WinAmp is available on NullSoft's Web site. The problem can also be fixed by disabling WinAmp's minibrowser."

 

[Aves]

Thanks for the heads up, downloading now.

 

[pulse8]

Thanks!

 

[yakko]

Cool.

 

[ElFenix]

thanks!

 

[BillGates]

People who have the time to waste writing viruses are worthless.

 

[notfred]

Why'd they ever include that god awful waste of software they call the minibrowser, anyway?

 

[Adul]

i disable the minibrowser anyways

 

[MrBond]

Is this in version 2.79 only? I'm running an older version (2.76) and wonder if I even need to upgrade

 

[Beau]

I just use M$'s media player. Built in, saves disc space.

 

[bigrash]

what if I'm running winnamp 3.x? would I still be affected

 

[vi edit]

That's why I still use a pre-mini browser version of it

 

[MrBond]

<< I just use M$'s media player. Built in, saves disc space. >>

Uses more ram/system resources. May possibly report what media files you're playing with it. But hey, you're saving 1.9MB on your drive (winamp basic is 1.9mb...)

 

[Yeeny]

<< what if I'm running winnamp 3.x? would I still be affected >>



I am wondering the same thing?

 

[gunf1ghter]

<< Why'd they ever include that god awful waste of software they call the minibrowser, anyway? >>



It's there to display IDV3 tag information about the artist, allow you to go shopping at CDnow for the music, etc. Winamp has to make some money some-how... give em a break.

 

[bandXtrb]

By "disabling" the MiniBrowser, you mean simply closing it, right?

 

[AdamDuritz99]

<< By "disabling" the MiniBrowser, you mean simply closing it, right? >>

 

[Gujski]

Thanks for the heads up

 

[dakata24]

can you upgrade over an older version of winamp, or do i have to uninstall then install the newer version? too lazy to go check..

 

[Eminem2k1]

<< can you upgrade over an older version of winamp, or do i have to uninstall then install the newer version? too lazy to go check.. >>



yea, u can upgrade with out uninstalling

 

[Smacksmackums]

<< By "disabling" the MiniBrowser, you mean simply closing it, right? >>

 

[masterxfob]

<< Thanks for the heads up >>

 

[DaveSimmons]

Thanks! Anyone know whether WinAmp 2.80 installs any spyware? (since most freeware apps seem to these days)

 

[TheVrolok]

Thanks for the heads up.. although I never have the minibrowser enabled anywhere, and Zone Alarm isn't going to let Winamp talk to anything.

 

[shurato]

<< I just use M$'s media player. Built in, saves disc space. >>



One of your mp3's takes up more space than winamp.... "Built in, saves disc space" Is that MS propaganda?