CVE-2005-0755: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 19, 2005
·
Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in RealPlayer 10 and earlier, Helix Player before 10.0.4, and RealOne Player v1 and v2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long hostname in a RAM file.

Affected Software

12 affected components
RealNetworks Helix Player<=10.0.3
RealNetworks RealOne Player=1.0
RealNetworks RealOne Player=2.0
RealNetworks RealPlayer=8.0
RealNetworks Realplayer Mac Os X=8.0
RealNetworks Realplayer Unix=8.0
RealNetworks RealPlayer=10.0
RealNetworks RealPlayer=10.0
RealNetworks RealPlayer=10.0
RealNetworks RealPlayer=10.0
RealNetworks RealPlayer=10.0-beta
RealNetworks RealPlayer=10.0_6.0.12.690

Event History

Apr 19, 2005
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Apr 21, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0755?

CVE-2005-0755 has a high severity rating as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code due to a heap-based buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-0755?

To fix CVE-2005-0755, update your RealPlayer or Helix Player to a version later than 10.0.4.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2005-0755?

CVE-2005-0755 affects RealPlayer versions 8.0 to 10.0, Helix Player versions before 10.0.4, and RealOne Player versions 1 and 2.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2005-0755?

Exploitation of CVE-2005-0755 can lead to unauthorized code execution on the victim's system, resulting in data theft or system compromise.

5

Is CVE-2005-0755 still a risk today?

While CVE-2005-0755 has been mitigated in newer software versions, systems still using the affected versions remain at risk.

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