CVE-2011-4257: Code Injection

Published Nov 24, 2011
·
Updated

The Cook codec in RealNetworks RealPlayer before 15.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted channel data.

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4257?

CVE-2011-4257 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-4257?

To fix CVE-2011-4257, users should update their RealPlayer software to version 15.0.0 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2011-4257?

CVE-2011-4257 affects RealPlayer versions prior to 15.0.0, including multiple earlier versions.

4

Can CVE-2011-4257 affect my computer remotely?

Yes, CVE-2011-4257 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on systems running vulnerable versions of RealPlayer remotely.

5

What is the exploit type for CVE-2011-4257?

CVE-2011-4257 is classified as a code execution vulnerability that exploits the Cook codec in RealPlayer.

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