CVE-2008-1309: Critical severity realplayer vulnerability

Published Mar 12, 2008

Updated

The RealAudioObjects.RealAudio ActiveX control in rmoc3260.dll in RealNetworks RealPlayer Enterprise, RealPlayer 10, RealPlayer 10.5 before build 6.0.12.1675, and RealPlayer 11 before 11.0.3 build 6.0.14.806 does not properly manage memory for the (1) Console or (2) Controls property, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (browser crash) via a series of assignments of long string values, which triggers an overwrite of freed heap memory.

Affected Software

4 affected components

RealNetworks RealPlayer

RealNetworks RealPlayer=10.0

RealNetworks RealPlayer=10.5

RealNetworks RealPlayer=11

Event History

Mar 12, 2008

CVE Published

via MITRE·05:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·05:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1309?

CVE-2008-1309 has a medium severity score due to its potential for memory corruption issues.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1309?

To fix CVE-2008-1309, upgrade to RealPlayer versions 10.5 build 6.0.12.1675 or 11 build 6.0.14.806 or later.

What software is affected by CVE-2008-1309?

CVE-2008-1309 affects RealPlayer Enterprise, RealPlayer 10, RealPlayer 10.5, and RealPlayer 11.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-1309?

CVE-2008-1309 is a memory corruption vulnerability in the RealAudio ActiveX control.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2008-1309?

Exploitation of CVE-2008-1309 could allow attackers to run arbitrary code on affected systems.