CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-4394: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Dec 14 2010(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1 and RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5 allows remote web servers to execute arbitrary code via a long Server header in a response to an HTTP request that occurs during parsing of a RealPix file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-4394?

    CVE-2010-4394 has been rated as high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-4394?

    To fix CVE-2010-4394, users should upgrade to the latest version of RealPlayer that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What types of software are affected by CVE-2010-4394?

    CVE-2010-4394 affects RealNetworks RealPlayer versions 11.0 to 11.1 and RealPlayer SP versions 1.0 to 1.1.5.

  • What are the main impacts of CVE-2010-4394?

    The main impact of CVE-2010-4394 is that it allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system via specially crafted HTTP requests.

  • Is CVE-2010-4394 being actively exploited?

    While there have been reports of exploitation attempts, it is crucial to monitor system logs for any suspicious activity related to CVE-2010-4394.

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