CVE-2010-2997: Use After Free
First published: Tue Dec 14 2010(Updated: )
Use-after-free vulnerability in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1, RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.0.1, Mac RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1, Linux RealPlayer 11.0.2.1744, and possibly HelixPlayer 1.0.6 and other versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via a crafted StreamTitle tag in an ICY SHOUTcast stream, related to the SMIL file format.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| RealPlayer | =11.0 | |
| RealPlayer | =11.0.4 | |
| RealPlayer | =11.0.2 | |
| RealPlayer | =11.0.3 | |
| RealPlayer | =11.0.5 | |
| RealPlayer | =11.1 | |
| RealPlayer | =11.0.1 | |
| RealNetworks RealPlayer SP | =1.0.1 | |
| RealNetworks RealPlayer SP | =1.0.0 | |
| RealPlayer | =1.0.0 | |
| RealPlayer | =1.0.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| RealPlayer | =11.0.2.1744 | |
| Linux kernel |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-2997?
CVE-2010-2997 is rated as having a critical severity due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2997?
To fix CVE-2010-2997, update your RealPlayer to the latest version provided by RealNetworks.
Which versions of RealPlayer are affected by CVE-2010-2997?
CVE-2010-2997 affects RealPlayer versions 11.0 through 11.1 and RealPlayer SP versions 1.0 through 1.0.1.
Can CVE-2010-2997 lead to denial of service?
Yes, CVE-2010-2997 can cause a denial of service besides allowing remote code execution.
Is there a way to verify if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2010-2997?
You can verify your vulnerability to CVE-2010-2997 by checking the version of RealPlayer installed on your system.
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