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CVE-2004-1798

First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )

RealOne player 6.0.11.868 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script in the "My Computer" zone via a Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language (SMIL) presentation with a "file:javascript:" URL, which is executed in the security context of the previously loaded URL, a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-0726.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
RealNetworks RealPlayer=6.0.11.841
RealNetworks RealPlayer=2.0
RealNetworks RealOne Enterprise Desktop=6.0.11.774
RealNetworks RealPlayer=6.0.11.830
RealPlayer=8.0
RealNetworks RealPlayer=6.0.11.868
RealNetworks RealPlayer=1.0
RealNetworks RealPlayer=6.0.10.505
RealNetworks RealPlayer=6.0.11.818
RealNetworks RealPlayer=6.0.11.853

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-1798?

    CVE-2004-1798 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote script execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-1798?

    To mitigate CVE-2004-1798, users should update the RealOne player to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2004-1798?

    CVE-2004-1798 affects several versions of the RealOne player and RealPlayer, including versions 6.0.11.868 and earlier.

  • What type of attack can exploit CVE-2004-1798?

    CVE-2004-1798 can be exploited through malicious SMIL presentations that use file:javascript: URLs to execute arbitrary scripts.

  • Can CVE-2004-1798 affect my system if I don't use RealOne player?

    If you do not have any affected versions of RealOne player or RealPlayer installed, CVE-2004-1798 will not pose a risk to your system.

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