CVE-2005-2710
First published: Tue Sep 27 2005(Updated: )
Format string vulnerability in Real HelixPlayer and RealPlayer 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) image handle or (2) timeformat attribute in a RealPix (.rp) or RealText (.rt) file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| RealNetworks Helix Player Linux | ||
| RealPlayer | =10.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.open-security.org/advisories/13
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-788.html
- http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=168078
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-826
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=311&type=vulnerabilities
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200510-07.xml
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/361181
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16981
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_59_RealPlayer.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16954
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16961
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17116
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17127
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-762.html
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/27
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/41
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112785544325326&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=112775929608219&w=2
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11015
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2710?
CVE-2005-2710 has a high severity level due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2710?
To fix CVE-2005-2710, update to the latest versions of Real HelixPlayer or RealPlayer that patch this vulnerability.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2710?
CVE-2005-2710 affects Real HelixPlayer and RealPlayer version 10.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-2710?
CVE-2005-2710 is identified as a format string vulnerability.
Can CVE-2005-2710 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-2710 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted RealPix or RealText files.
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