CVE-2010-4391: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Dec 14 2010(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1, RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5, and RealPlayer Enterprise 2.1.2 and 2.1.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted value in an unspecified header field in an RMX file.
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 | =1.1.5 | |
| 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 | |
| RealPlayer | =2.1.3 | |
| RealPlayer | =2.1.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-4391?
CVE-2010-4391 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4391?
To fix CVE-2010-4391, update RealPlayer to the latest version recommended by RealNetworks.
Which versions of RealPlayer are affected by CVE-2010-4391?
CVE-2010-4391 affects RealPlayer versions 11.0 to 11.1 and RealPlayer SP versions 1.0 to 1.1.5.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2010-4391?
CVE-2010-4391 can be exploited through crafted RMX files that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2010-4391 if I cannot update immediately?
A temporary workaround for CVE-2010-4391 is to avoid opening untrusted RMX files until the software is updated.
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