CVE-2004-1481: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 31, 2004
·
Updated

Integer overflow in pnen3260.dll in RealPlayer 8 through 10.5 (6.0.12.1040) and earlier, and RealOne Player 1 or 2 on Windows or Mac OS, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a SMIL file and a .rm movie file with a large length field for the data chunk, which leads to a heap-based buffer overflow.

Affected Software

20 affected components
RealNetworks Helix Player Linux=1.0
RealNetworks RealOne Player=1.0
RealNetworks RealOne Player=2.0
RealNetworks Realone Player Macos=9.0.0.288
RealNetworks Realone Player Macos=9.0.0.297
RealNetworks RealPlayer
RealNetworks RealPlayer=8.0
RealNetworks Realplayer Mac Os X=8.0
RealNetworks Realplayer Unix=8.0
RealNetworks RealPlayer=10.0
RealNetworks Realplayer Linux=10.0
RealNetworks RealPlayer=10.0
RealNetworks RealPlayer=10.0
RealNetworks RealPlayer=10.0
RealNetworks RealPlayer=10.0-beta
RealNetworks Realplayer Mac Os X=10.0-beta
RealNetworks RealPlayer=10.0_6.0.12.690
RealNetworks RealPlayer=10.5
RealNetworks RealPlayer=10.5_6.0.12.1016-beta
RealNetworks RealPlayer=10.5_6.0.12.1040

Remediation

Event History

Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Feb 13, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-1481?

CVE-2004-1481 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-1481?

To fix CVE-2004-1481, it is recommended to update to the latest version of RealPlayer or RealOne Player that includes the necessary security patches.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2004-1481?

CVE-2004-1481 affects various versions of RealPlayer and RealOne Player on both Windows and Mac OS platforms.

4

Can CVE-2004-1481 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2004-1481 can be exploited remotely via specially crafted SMIL files and .rm movie files.

5

What could be the impact of exploiting CVE-2004-1481?

Exploitation of CVE-2004-1481 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected user's system.

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