15742 : Helix Player RAM File Processing Overflow
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Last Modified
7 months ago

Percent Complete
100%

Disclosure
Apr 20, 2005

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Apr 20, 2005

Solution
Unknown

Description

 A remote overflow exists in Helix Player. 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

 Upgrade to version 1.0.4 Gold or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products
RealNetworks, Inc.
Watch-list
Helix Player
Watch-list
 1.0.3 Gold
1.0.2 Gold
1.0.1
1.0.1 Alpha
1.0.0

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  • Piotr Bania - ania.piotrBrand New Doo Doogmail.com -

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