CVE-2005-0191: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Jan 19 2005(Updated: )
Off-by-one buffer overflow in the processing of tags in Real Metadata Package (RMP) files in RealPlayer 10.5 (6.0.12.1040) and earlier could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long tag.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| RealPlayer | =10.5_6.0.12.1016_beta | |
| RealNetworks RealPlayer | =2.0 | |
| RealPlayer | =10.0_beta | |
| RealNetworks RealPlayer | =1.0 | |
| RealPlayer | =10.0_6.0.12.690 | |
| RealPlayer | =10.5 | |
| RealPlayer | =10.5_6.0.12.1040 | |
| RealPlayer | =10.0 | |
| RealPlayer | =10.0 | |
| RealPlayer | =10.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0191?
CVE-2005-0191 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0191?
To fix CVE-2005-0191, users should update RealPlayer to a version that is not vulnerable, specifically versions later than 10.5_6.0.12.1040.
Which versions of RealPlayer are affected by CVE-2005-0191?
CVE-2005-0191 affects RealPlayer 10.5 and earlier versions, including specific beta releases and RealOne Player 1.0 and 2.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-0191?
CVE-2005-0191 is an off-by-one buffer overflow vulnerability occurring in the processing of tags in RMP files.
Can CVE-2005-0191 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-0191 can be exploited remotely through malicious RMP files containing long tags.
- agent/type
- agent/remedy
- agent/first-publish-date
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/severity
- agent/references
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/nvd-historical
- vendor/realnetworks
- product/realplayer
- canonical/realnetworks realplayer
- product/realone player
- canonical/realnetworks realone player
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-index
- canonical/realplayer
- version/realplayer/10.5_6.0.12.1016_beta
- version/realnetworks realplayer/2.0
- version/realplayer/10.0_beta
- version/realnetworks realplayer/1.0
- version/realplayer/10.0_6.0.12.690
- version/realplayer/10.5
- version/realplayer/10.5_6.0.12.1040
- version/realplayer/10.0