CVE-2010-4386: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 14, 2010
·
Updated

RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1, RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.4, Linux RealPlayer 11.0.2.1744, and possibly HelixPlayer 1.0.6 and other versions, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via a crafted RealMedia video file.

Affected Software

18 affected components
RealNetworks RealPlayer=11.0
RealNetworks RealPlayer=11.0.4
RealNetworks RealPlayer=11.0.2
RealNetworks RealPlayer=11.0.3
RealNetworks RealPlayer=11.0.5
RealNetworks RealPlayer=11.1
RealNetworks RealPlayer=11.0.1
RealNetworks RealPlayer SP=1.0.1
RealNetworks RealPlayer SP=1.1.3
RealNetworks RealPlayer SP=1.0.0
RealNetworks RealPlayer SP=1.0.2
RealNetworks RealPlayer SP=1.1
RealNetworks RealPlayer SP=1.1.2
RealNetworks RealPlayer SP=1.1.4
RealNetworks RealPlayer SP=1.1.1
RealNetworks RealPlayer SP=1.0.5
RealNetworks RealPlayer=11.0.2.1744
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Dec 14, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-4386?

CVE-2010-4386 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution or denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-4386?

To fix CVE-2010-4386, update RealPlayer to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of RealPlayer are affected by CVE-2010-4386?

CVE-2010-4386 affects RealPlayer versions 11.0 through 11.1 and RealPlayer SP versions 1.0 through 1.1.4.

4

Is Linux RealPlayer vulnerable to CVE-2010-4386?

Yes, Linux RealPlayer version 11.0.2.1744 is affected by CVE-2010-4386.

5

Can a crafted RealMedia video file exploit CVE-2010-4386?

Yes, a crafted RealMedia video file can exploit CVE-2010-4386 to trigger heap memory corruption.

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