What is the severity of CVE-2004-0550?

CVE-2004-0550 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0550?

To fix CVE-2004-0550, it is recommended to update to a version of RealPlayer that is not affected by this vulnerability.

What software versions are affected by CVE-2004-0550?

CVE-2004-0550 specifically affects RealNetworks RealPlayer version 10.0.

Can CVE-2004-0550 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2004-0550 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted URLs containing excessive period (.) characters.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2004-0550?

The impacts of CVE-2004-0550 include the potential execution of arbitrary code on an affected system, leading to complete system compromise.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2004-0550

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

15/6/2004

8/8/2024

CVE-2004-0550: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Jun 15 2004(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in Real Networks RealPlayer 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a URL with a large number of "." (period) characters.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
RealPlayer	=10.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0550?
CVE-2004-0550 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0550?
To fix CVE-2004-0550, it is recommended to update to a version of RealPlayer that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2004-0550?
CVE-2004-0550 specifically affects RealNetworks RealPlayer version 10.0.
Can CVE-2004-0550 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2004-0550 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted URLs containing excessive period (.) characters.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2004-0550?
The impacts of CVE-2004-0550 include the potential execution of arbitrary code on an affected system, leading to complete system compromise.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0550?
CVE-2004-0550 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0550?
To fix CVE-2004-0550, it is recommended to update to a version of RealPlayer that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2004-0550?
CVE-2004-0550 specifically affects RealNetworks RealPlayer version 10.0.
Can CVE-2004-0550 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2004-0550 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted URLs containing excessive period (.) characters.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2004-0550?
The impacts of CVE-2004-0550 include the potential execution of arbitrary code on an affected system, leading to complete system compromise.