critical
9.3
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2011-4261: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-4261?

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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