CVE-2007-5081: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Oct 31 2007(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer 8, 10, 10.1, and possibly 10.5; RealOne Player 1 and 2; and RealPlayer Enterprise allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RM file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| RealNetworks RealPlayer | ||
| RealNetworks RealPlayer | =1.0 | |
| RealNetworks RealPlayer | =2.0 | |
| RealPlayer | =8.0 | |
| RealPlayer | =10.0 | |
| RealPlayer | =10.0-10.0.0.305 | |
| RealPlayer | =10.0-10.0.0.331 | |
| RealPlayer | =10.0-10.0.0.352 | |
| RealPlayer | =10.0-10.0.5 | |
| RealPlayer | =10.0-10.0.6 | |
| RealPlayer | =10.0-10.0.7 | |
| RealPlayer | =10.0-10.0.8 | |
| RealPlayer | =10.0-10.0.9 | |
| RealPlayer | =10.1-10.0.0.396 | |
| RealPlayer | =10.1-10.0.0.412 | |
| RealPlayer | =10.5-6.0.12.1040 | |
| RealPlayer | =10.5-6.0.12.1578 | |
| RealPlayer | =10.5-6.0.12.1698 | |
| RealPlayer | =10.5-6.0.12.1741 | |
| RealPlayer |
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Reference Links
- http://service.real.com/realplayer/security/10252007_player/en/
- http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2007-October/001841.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26214
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018866
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27361
- http://osvdb.org/38340
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3628
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/37435
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11625
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-5081?
CVE-2007-5081 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5081?
To fix CVE-2007-5081, users should update to the latest version of RealPlayer or RealOne Player that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of RealPlayer are affected by CVE-2007-5081?
CVE-2007-5081 affects RealPlayer versions 8, 10, 10.1, and possibly 10.5, as well as RealOne Player versions 1 and 2.
What kind of attack does CVE-2007-5081 enable?
CVE-2007-5081 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through crafted RM files.
Are there any specific operating systems affected by CVE-2007-5081?
Yes, CVE-2007-5081 affects multiple operating systems including Windows, Mac, and Linux versions of RealPlayer and RealOne Player.
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- version/realplayer/10.0-10.0.0.331
- version/realplayer/10.0-10.0.0.352
- version/realplayer/10.0-10.0.5
- version/realplayer/10.0-10.0.6
- version/realplayer/10.0-10.0.7
- version/realplayer/10.0-10.0.8
- version/realplayer/10.0-10.0.9
- version/realplayer/10.1-10.0.0.396
- version/realplayer/10.1-10.0.0.412
- version/realplayer/10.5-6.0.12.1040
- version/realplayer/10.5-6.0.12.1578
- version/realplayer/10.5-6.0.12.1698
- version/realplayer/10.5-6.0.12.1741