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
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.