CVE-2019-25484
Buffer Overflow in WinMPG iPod Convert 3.0 Causes DoS
Publication date: 2026-03-11
Last updated on: 2026-03-11
Assigner: VulnCheck
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| winmpg | ipod_convert | 3.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-787 | The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. |
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AI Powered Q&A
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "CVE-2019-25484 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in WinMPG iPod Convert version 3.0, specifically in the Register dialog's User Name and User Code fields."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Local attackers can supply an excessively large string as input, which causes an out-of-bounds write leading to a buffer overflow.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This improper handling of oversized input causes the application to crash, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition.'}] [1, 2]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The primary impact of this vulnerability is a denial of service (DoS) condition.
An attacker with local access can crash the WinMPG iPod Convert application by inputting a large payload into the registration fields, causing the program to become unavailable.
This disruption can affect productivity or availability of the software on the affected system.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "This vulnerability can be detected by attempting to reproduce the crash condition in the WinMPG iPod Convert 3.0 application. Specifically, a malicious payload consisting of a large string of characters (e.g., 6000 'A's) can be generated and pasted into the User Name and User Code fields in the Register dialog to trigger the buffer overflow and cause the application to crash."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'A practical method involves creating a file with the payload and then pasting its contents into the application:'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Use a Python script to generate a file named "Evil.txt" containing 6000 \'A\' characters.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Copy the contents of "Evil.txt" to the clipboard.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Open WinMPG iPod Convert, click the "Register" button, paste the payload into the User Name and User Code fields, and click "Ok".'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'If the application crashes, the vulnerability is present.'}] [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
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