First published: Thu May 16 2002(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in Real Networks RealPlayer 8.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a header length value that exceeds the actual length of the header.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
RealNetworks RealPlayer | <=8.0 | |
RealPlayer | =7.0 | |
RealPlayer | <=8.0 |
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CVE-2002-0207 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
To mitigate CVE-2002-0207, update to a version of RealPlayer newer than 8.0.
CVE-2002-0207 affects RealPlayer 8.0 and earlier versions, including RealOne Player.
Exploitation of CVE-2002-0207 can lead to arbitrary code execution on the affected system.
While CVE-2002-0207 was reported over two decades ago, it is relevant for legacy systems still using the affected versions.