Winamp updated to version 5.0.7, fixes critical security bug

December 3, 2004

On
the Winamp Forums we can find a thread that announces a new version of the popular music (and
video) player. According to the changelog this version fixes a critical security
bug so upgrading your version is recommended. Here is the complete list of
changes:

Winamp v5.0.7:

Critical Security bug fixed in in_cdda.dll and .m3u
handler (info)

Installer fixed so that read_file.dll is installed
always with .mod support

in_mp3 & in_nsv work on Win95 again (introduced
via a 5.06 bugfix)

Proxy settings work again (originally introduced
via a 5.06 bugfix)

Small resource-leak bugfix

Rip/burn compatibility bugfix for users with newer
Sonic Engine installed

New "Next" button in Winamp Modern skin, minus gray
artefact (info)

IPC_GETVERSION now reports proper version
number

Winamp version 5.0.7 can be downloaded in four flavors: Lite, Full, Pro and Bundle (which includes an MP3 of "California
Rain" by Silvertide). For more information you can visit the thread on the
Winamp Forums here.

Source: Winamp Forums