CVE-2011-4251: Code Injection
Published Nov 24, 2011
·Updated
RealNetworks RealPlayer before 15.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted sample size in a RealAudio file.
Affected Software
30 affected components
RealNetworks RealPlayer<=14.0.7
RealNetworks RealPlayer=4
RealNetworks RealPlayer=5
RealNetworks RealPlayer=6
RealNetworks RealPlayer=7
RealNetworks RealPlayer=8
RealNetworks RealPlayer=10.0
RealNetworks RealPlayer=10.5
RealNetworks RealPlayer=11.0
RealNetworks RealPlayer=11.0.1
RealNetworks RealPlayer=11.0.2
RealNetworks RealPlayer=11.0.2.1744
RealNetworks RealPlayer=11.0.2.2315
RealNetworks RealPlayer=11.0.3
RealNetworks RealPlayer=11.0.4
RealNetworks RealPlayer=11.0.5
RealNetworks RealPlayer=11.1
RealNetworks RealPlayer=11.1.3
RealNetworks RealPlayer=11_build_6.0.14.748
RealNetworks RealPlayer=12.0.0.1444
RealNetworks RealPlayer=12.0.0.1548
RealNetworks RealPlayer=14.0.0
RealNetworks RealPlayer=14.0.1
RealNetworks RealPlayer=14.0.1.609
RealNetworks RealPlayer=14.0.1.633
RealNetworks RealPlayer=14.0.2
RealNetworks RealPlayer=14.0.3
RealNetworks RealPlayer=14.0.4
RealNetworks RealPlayer=14.0.5
RealNetworks RealPlayer=14.0.6
Event History
Nov 24, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2011-4251?
CVE-2011-4251 has a CVSS base score of 10.0, indicating a critical severity level.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-4251?
To fix CVE-2011-4251, upgrade RealPlayer to version 15.0.0 or later.
3
What types of attacks can occur due to CVE-2011-4251?
CVE-2011-4251 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, which can lead to system compromise.
4
Which versions of RealPlayer are affected by CVE-2011-4251?
CVE-2011-4251 affects RealPlayer versions prior to 15.0.0, including several earlier versions from 4 to 14.0.6.
5
Is CVE-2011-4251 a remote code execution vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2011-4251 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability.