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CVE-2011-4253

First published: Thu Nov 24 2011(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in the RV20 codec in RealNetworks RealPlayer before 15.0.0 and Mac RealPlayer before 12.0.0.1703 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
RealPlayer<=12.0.0.1701
RealPlayer=7.0
RealPlayer=8.0
RealPlayer=10.0
RealPlayer=10.0.0.305
RealPlayer=10.0.0.331
RealPlayer=10.1
RealPlayer=12.0.0.1569
RealPlayer<=14.0.7
RealPlayer=4
RealPlayer=5
RealPlayer=6
RealPlayer=7
RealPlayer=8
RealPlayer=10.0
RealPlayer=10.5
RealPlayer=11.0
RealPlayer=11.0.1
RealPlayer=11.0.2
RealPlayer=11.0.2.1744
RealPlayer=11.0.2.2315
RealPlayer=11.0.3
RealPlayer=11.0.4
RealPlayer=11.0.5
RealPlayer=11.1
RealPlayer=11.1.3
RealPlayer=11_build_6.0.14.748
RealPlayer=12.0.0.1444
RealPlayer=12.0.0.1548
RealPlayer=14.0.0
RealPlayer=14.0.1
RealPlayer=14.0.1.609
RealPlayer=14.0.1.633
RealPlayer=14.0.2
RealPlayer=14.0.3
RealPlayer=14.0.4
RealPlayer=14.0.5
RealPlayer=14.0.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-4253?

    CVE-2011-4253 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-4253?

    To fix CVE-2011-4253, upgrade to the latest version of RealPlayer that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2011-4253?

    CVE-2011-4253 affects various versions of RealPlayer prior to 15.0.0 and specific versions on Mac OS.

  • Can CVE-2011-4253 be exploited without user interaction?

    Yes, CVE-2011-4253 can be exploited remotely, potentially without any user interaction.

  • What kind of attacks can CVE-2011-4253 enable?

    CVE-2011-4253 could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.

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