First published: Fri Nov 18 2005(Updated: )
Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in RealNetworks RealPlayer 10.5 6.0.12.1040 through 6.0.12.1348, RealPlayer 10, RealOne Player v2, RealOne Player v1, and RealPlayer 8 before 20060322 might allow local users to gain privileges via a malicious C:\program.exe file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
RealPlayer | =10.0 | |
RealNetworks RealPlayer | =2.0 | |
RealPlayer | =8.0 | |
RealPlayer | =10.5_6.0.12.1348 | |
RealNetworks RealPlayer | =1.0 | |
RealPlayer | =10.5_6.0.12.1040 |
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CVE-2005-2936 is considered to have a medium severity due to the potential for local privilege escalation.
To fix CVE-2005-2936, users should update RealPlayer to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
CVE-2005-2936 affects users of RealPlayer versions 8.0, 10.0, 10.5 6.0.12.1040, and 10.5 6.0.12.1348, as well as RealOne Player versions 1.0 and 2.0.
CVE-2005-2936 is an unquoted Windows search path vulnerability that can allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
CVE-2005-2936 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the affected systems.