What is the severity of CVE-2008-3066?

CVE-2008-3066 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3066?

To fix CVE-2008-3066, users should update RealPlayer to version 10.5 or later, specifically to build 6.0.12.1675 or newer.

Which versions of RealPlayer are affected by CVE-2008-3066?

CVE-2008-3066 affects RealPlayer versions 10.0 and 10.5 before build 6.0.12.1675.

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2008-3066?

CVE-2008-3066 can be exploited through a stack-based buffer overflow by importing a file into a media library and then deleting it.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-3066 if I cannot update my RealPlayer?

A viable workaround for CVE-2008-3066 includes avoiding the import of untrusted files into the media library.

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CVE-2008-3066

critical

9.3

CWE

119

28/7/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-3066: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Jul 28 2008(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in a certain ActiveX control in rjbdll.dll in RealNetworks RealPlayer Enterprise, RealPlayer 10, and RealPlayer 10.5 before build 6.0.12.1675 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by importing a file into a media library and then deleting this file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
RealPlayer	=10.0
RealPlayer	=10.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3066?
CVE-2008-3066 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3066?
To fix CVE-2008-3066, users should update RealPlayer to version 10.5 or later, specifically to build 6.0.12.1675 or newer.
Which versions of RealPlayer are affected by CVE-2008-3066?
CVE-2008-3066 affects RealPlayer versions 10.0 and 10.5 before build 6.0.12.1675.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2008-3066?
CVE-2008-3066 can be exploited through a stack-based buffer overflow by importing a file into a media library and then deleting it.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-3066 if I cannot update my RealPlayer?
A viable workaround for CVE-2008-3066 includes avoiding the import of untrusted files into the media library.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3066?
CVE-2008-3066 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3066?
To fix CVE-2008-3066, users should update RealPlayer to version 10.5 or later, specifically to build 6.0.12.1675 or newer.
Which versions of RealPlayer are affected by CVE-2008-3066?
CVE-2008-3066 affects RealPlayer versions 10.0 and 10.5 before build 6.0.12.1675.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2008-3066?
CVE-2008-3066 can be exploited through a stack-based buffer overflow by importing a file into a media library and then deleting it.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-3066 if I cannot update my RealPlayer?
A viable workaround for CVE-2008-3066 includes avoiding the import of untrusted files into the media library.