CVE-2005-1766: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sun Jun 26 2005(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in rtffplin.cpp in RealPlayer 10.5 6.0.12.1056 on Windows, and 10, 10.0.1.436, and other versions before 10.0.5 on Linux, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a RealMedia file with a long RealText string, such as an SMIL file.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| RealPlayer | <=10.0.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-523.html
- http://service.real.com/help/faq/security/050623_player/EN/
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=250&type=vulnerabilities&flashstatus=true
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_37_real_player.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-826
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16981
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-517.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9509
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1766?
CVE-2005-1766 is considered critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1766?
To fix CVE-2005-1766, update RealPlayer to version 10.0.5 or later.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2005-1766?
CVE-2005-1766 affects RealPlayer versions prior to 10.0.5 on both Windows and Linux systems.
Can CVE-2005-1766 be exploited from a remote location?
Yes, CVE-2005-1766 can be exploited by remote attackers through specially crafted RealMedia files.
What are the attack vectors for CVE-2005-1766?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2005-1766 by delivering malicious RealMedia files containing long RealText strings.
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- agent/type
- agent/remedy
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/severity
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/author
- agent/weakness
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-historical
- vendor/realnetworks
- product/realplayer
- canonical/realnetworks realplayer
- canonical/realplayer
- version/realplayer/10.0.5