CVE-2007-5080: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 31, 2007
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Updated

Integer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer 10 and 10.5, RealOne Player 1, and RealPlayer Enterprise for Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Lyrics3 2.00 tag in an MP3 file, resulting in a heap-based buffer overflow.

Affected Software

8 affected components
RealNetworks RealPlayer=10.5-6.0.12.1040
RealNetworks RealPlayer=10.5-6.0.12.1741
RealNetworks RealOne Player=2.0
RealNetworks RealOne Player=1.0
RealNetworks RealPlayer Enterprise
RealNetworks RealPlayer=10.5-6.0.12.1578
RealNetworks RealPlayer=10.5-6.0.12.1698
RealNetworks RealPlayer=10.0

Event History

Oct 31, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5080?

CVE-2007-5080 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-5080?

To mitigate CVE-2007-5080, users should update to the latest version of RealPlayer or RealOne Player that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2007-5080?

CVE-2007-5080 affects versions of RealPlayer 10 and 10.5, RealOne Player 1, and RealPlayer Enterprise that run on Windows.

4

What type of attack exploits CVE-2007-5080?

CVE-2007-5080 can be exploited through specially crafted MP3 files that contain a malicious Lyrics3 2.00 tag.

5

What are the consequences of an exploitation of CVE-2007-5080?

Exploitation of CVE-2007-5080 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to system compromise.

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