CVE-2005-0455: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Mar 02 2005(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in the CSmil1Parser::testAttributeFailed function in smlparse.cpp for RealNetworks RealPlayer 10.5 (6.0.12.1056 and earlier), 10, 8, and RealOne Player V2 and V1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .SMIL file with a large system-screen-size value.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| RealPlayer | =10.0 | |
| RealPlayer | =10.5_6.0.12.1016_beta | |
| RealNetworks RealPlayer | =2.0 | |
| RealPlayer | =8.0 | |
| RealPlayer | =10.0_beta | |
| RealPlayer | =10.5_6.0.12.1053 | |
| RealPlayer | =8.0 | |
| RealNetworks RealPlayer | =1.0 | |
| RealPlayer | =10.0_6.0.12.690 | |
| RealPlayer | =10.5 | |
| RealPlayer | =10.5_6.0.12.1040 | |
| RealNetworks RealPlayer | =1.0 | |
| RealNetworks RealPlayer | =2.0 | |
| RealPlayer | =8.0 | |
| RealPlayer | =8.0 | |
| RealPlayer | =10.0 | |
| RealPlayer | =10.0_6.0.12.690 | |
| RealPlayer | =10.0_beta | |
| RealPlayer | =10.5 | |
| RealPlayer | =10.5_6.0.12.1016_beta | |
| RealPlayer | =10.5_6.0.12.1040 | |
| RealPlayer | =10.5_6.0.12.1053 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=209&type=vulnerabilities
- http://service.real.com/help/faq/security/050224_player
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-265.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-271.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10926
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0455?
CVE-2005-0455 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0455?
To fix CVE-2005-0455, users should update to a patched version of RealPlayer or apply any available security updates from RealNetworks.
Which versions of RealPlayer are affected by CVE-2005-0455?
CVE-2005-0455 affects RealPlayer 10.5, 10.0, 8.0, and RealOne Player versions V1 and V2.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2005-0455?
CVE-2005-0455 can be exploited through specially crafted .SMIL files that include a large system-screen-size value.
Is CVE-2005-0455 a stack-based or heap-based buffer overflow?
CVE-2005-0455 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
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