CVE-2011-4261: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 24, 2011
·
Updated

RealNetworks RealPlayer before 15.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via crafted video dimensions in an MP4 file.

Affected Software

30 affected components
RealNetworks RealPlayer=11.0
RealNetworks RealPlayer=10.0
RealNetworks RealPlayer<=14.0.7
RealNetworks RealPlayer=11.0.4
RealNetworks RealPlayer=4
RealNetworks RealPlayer=14.0.3
RealNetworks RealPlayer=5
RealNetworks RealPlayer=14.0.1
RealNetworks RealPlayer=12.0.0.1444
RealNetworks RealPlayer=11.0.2
RealNetworks RealPlayer=14.0.4
RealNetworks RealPlayer=11.0.3
RealNetworks RealPlayer=14.0.6
RealNetworks RealPlayer=11.0.2.2315
RealNetworks RealPlayer=11.0.5
RealNetworks RealPlayer=8
RealNetworks RealPlayer=11.0.2.1744
RealNetworks RealPlayer=7
RealNetworks RealPlayer=12.0.0.1548
RealNetworks RealPlayer=11.1.3
RealNetworks RealPlayer=10.5
RealNetworks RealPlayer=6
RealNetworks RealPlayer=11.1
RealNetworks RealPlayer=11.0.1
RealNetworks RealPlayer=11_build_6.0.14.748
RealNetworks RealPlayer=14.0.2
RealNetworks RealPlayer=14.0.1.609
RealNetworks RealPlayer=14.0.5
RealNetworks RealPlayer=14.0.1.633
RealNetworks RealPlayer=14.0.0

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-2011-4261?

CVE-2011-4261 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution and heap memory corruption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-4261?

To fix CVE-2011-4261, upgrade RealPlayer to a secure version that is above 15.0.0.

3

What versions of RealPlayer are affected by CVE-2011-4261?

CVE-2011-4261 affects RealPlayer versions prior to 15.0.0, including 14.0.x and earlier.

4

Can CVE-2011-4261 lead to a denial of service attack?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2011-4261 can cause a denial of service through heap memory corruption.

5

What types of files can trigger CVE-2011-4261?

CVE-2011-4261 can be triggered by specially crafted MP4 files with malicious video dimensions.

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