CVE-2002-0337: Medium severity realnetworks realplayer vulnerability
Published May 3, 2002
·Updated
RealPlayer 8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU utilization) via malformed .mp3 files.
Affected Software
1 affected component
RealNetworks RealPlayer=8.0
Event History
May 3, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0337?
CVE-2002-0337 is considered to be a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-0337?
To mitigate CVE-2002-0337, users should upgrade to a later version of RealPlayer that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What type of attack does CVE-2002-0337 exploit?
CVE-2002-0337 is exploited through the delivery of malformed .mp3 files that cause high CPU utilization.
4
Which versions of RealPlayer are affected by CVE-2002-0337?
CVE-2002-0337 specifically affects RealPlayer version 8.0.
5
What is the impact of CVE-2002-0337 on users?
The main impact of CVE-2002-0337 is the potential denial of service, leading to decreased performance and responsiveness of the application.