critical
9.3
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-4393: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Jan 31 2011(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in vidplin.dll in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1 and 14.0.x before 14.0.2, and RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted header in an AVI file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
RealPlayer=11.0
RealPlayer=11.1
RealPlayer=14.0.1
RealPlayer=14.0.0
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-4393?

    CVE-2010-4393 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-4393?

    To remediate CVE-2010-4393, users should update to the latest version of RealPlayer that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which versions of RealPlayer are affected by CVE-2010-4393?

    CVE-2010-4393 affects RealPlayer versions 11.0, 11.1, and 14.0.x before 14.0.2, as well as RealPlayer SP versions 1.0 to 1.1.5.

  • Can CVE-2010-4393 be exploited without user interaction?

    Yes, CVE-2010-4393 can be exploited remotely without user interaction through specially crafted AVI files.

  • What is the potential impact of exploiting CVE-2010-4393?

    Exploiting CVE-2010-4393 can lead to arbitrary code execution, potentially compromising the affected system.

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