CVE-2010-3751: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 18, 2010
·
Updated

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in an ActiveX control in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1 and RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.4 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long .smil argument to the (1) tfile, (2) pnmm, or (3) cdda protocol handler.

Affected Software

16 affected components
RealNetworks RealPlayer=11.0
RealNetworks RealPlayer=11.0.1
RealNetworks RealPlayer=11.0.2
RealNetworks RealPlayer=11.0.3
RealNetworks RealPlayer=11.0.4
RealNetworks RealPlayer=11.0.5
RealNetworks RealPlayer=11.1
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

Oct 18, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-3751?

CVE-2010-3751 has a critical severity level, allowing remote code execution due to buffer overflows.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-3751?

To fix CVE-2010-3751, you should update to the latest version of RealPlayer as recommended by RealNetworks.

3

What versions of RealPlayer are affected by CVE-2010-3751?

CVE-2010-3751 affects RealPlayer versions 11.0 to 11.1 and RealPlayer SP versions 1.0 to 1.1.4.

4

Can CVE-2010-3751 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2010-3751 can be exploited remotely via a specially crafted .smil argument.

5

What consequences can result from exploiting CVE-2010-3751?

Exploiting CVE-2010-3751 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.

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