15710 : RealPlayer RAM File Processing Overflow
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Last Modified
5 months ago

Percent Complete
100%

Disclosure
Apr 20, 2005

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Apr 20, 2005

Solution
Unknown

Description

 A remote overflow exists in RealPlayer. The application fails to perform proper bounds checking resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted RAM file containing an overly long hostname, a remote attacker can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

 Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

 Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, RealNetworks has released a patch to address this vulnerability.

Products
RealNetworks, Inc.
Watch-list
RealOne Player
Watch-list
 v2
v1
RealPlayer
Watch-list
 8
10
10.5 (6.0.12.1040-1059)
RealPlayer Enterprise
Watch-list
 1.1
1.2
1.5
1.6
1.7
Mac RealPlayer
Watch-list
 10 (10.0.0.305-331)
Mac RealOne Player
Watch-list
 Unknown or Unspecified
Linux RealPlayer
Watch-list
 10.0.3 Gold
10.0.2 Gold
10.0.1
10.0.0

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