First published: Wed Nov 27 2002(Updated: )
Multiple buffer overflows in RealOne and RealPlayer allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language (SMIL) file with a long parameter, (2) a long long filename in a rtsp:// request, e.g. from a .m3u file, or (3) certain "Now Playing" options on a downloaded file with a long filename.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
RealNetworks RealPlayer | =2.0 | |
RealPlayer | =8.0 | |
RealPlayer | =g2 | |
RealPlayer | =6.0 | |
RealPlayer | =7.0 |
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The severity of CVE-2002-1321 is considered high due to the potential for remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2002-1321, users should upgrade to the latest version of RealOne Player or RealPlayer that addresses this vulnerability.
CVE-2002-1321 affects RealOne Player version 2.0 and various versions of RealPlayer including 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, and g2.
The attack vectors for CVE-2002-1321 include the use of malicious SMIL files, excessive long filenames in RTSP requests, and specific 'Now Playing' options.
Yes, CVE-2002-1321 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems.