CVE-2010-0116: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 30, 2010
·
Updated

Integer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1 and RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.4 on Windows might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted QCP file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Affected Software

12 affected components
RealNetworks RealPlayer=11.0
RealNetworks RealPlayer=11.1
Microsoft Windows
RealNetworks RealPlayer SP=1.0.0
RealNetworks RealPlayer SP=1.0.1
RealNetworks RealPlayer SP=1.0.2
RealNetworks RealPlayer SP=1.0.5
RealNetworks RealPlayer SP=1.1
RealNetworks RealPlayer SP=1.1.1
RealNetworks RealPlayer SP=1.1.2
RealNetworks RealPlayer SP=1.1.3
RealNetworks RealPlayer SP=1.1.4

Event History

Aug 30, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
08:00 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-0116?

CVE-2010-0116 is considered to have a high severity level due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-0116?

To fix CVE-2010-0116, update RealPlayer to a patched version released by RealNetworks.

3

What versions of RealPlayer are affected by CVE-2010-0116?

CVE-2010-0116 affects RealPlayer versions 11.0 through 11.1 and RealPlayer SP versions 1.0 through 1.1.4.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2010-0116 exploit?

CVE-2010-0116 exploits an integer overflow that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow via a crafted QCP file.

5

Can I still use RealPlayer 11.0 or 11.1 after CVE-2010-0116?

It is not safe to use RealPlayer 11.0 or 11.1 until they are updated to a secure version that addresses CVE-2010-0116.

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