CVE-2006-6847
First published: Sun Dec 31 2006(Updated: )
An ActiveX control in ierpplug.dll for RealNetworks RealPlayer 10.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer 7 crash) by invoking the RealPlayer.OpenURLInPlayerBrowser method with a long second argument.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| RealPlayer | =10.5_6.0.12.1069 | |
| RealPlayer | =10.5_6.0.12.1016_beta | |
| RealPlayer | =10.5_6.0.12.1053 | |
| RealPlayer | =10.5_6.0.12.1056 | |
| RealPlayer | =10.5_6.0.12.1235 | |
| RealPlayer | =10.5_6.0.12.1059 | |
| RealPlayer | =10.5 | |
| RealPlayer | =10.5_6.0.12.1040 | |
| =10.5 | ||
| =10.5_6.0.12.1016_beta | ||
| =10.5_6.0.12.1040 | ||
| =10.5_6.0.12.1053 | ||
| =10.5_6.0.12.1056 | ||
| =10.5_6.0.12.1059 | ||
| =10.5_6.0.12.1069 | ||
| =10.5_6.0.12.1235 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6847?
CVE-2006-6847 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause crashes in Internet Explorer 7.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6847?
To mitigate CVE-2006-6847, update to a patched version of RealPlayer that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of RealPlayer are affected by CVE-2006-6847?
CVE-2006-6847 affects RealPlayer versions 10.5, including specific builds such as 10.5_6.0.12.1069 and several beta versions.
What causes the vulnerability CVE-2006-6847?
CVE-2006-6847 is triggered by invoking the RealPlayer.OpenURLInPlayerBrowser method with an excessively long argument.
Can CVE-2006-6847 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-6847 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending specially crafted requests to the affected RealPlayer component.
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