CVE-2011-4262: Critical severity realplayer vulnerability
Published Nov 24, 2011
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in RealNetworks RealPlayer before 15.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted MP4 file.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2011-4262?
CVE-2011-4262 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-4262?
To fix CVE-2011-4262, update RealPlayer to version 15.0.0 or later.
3
What types of attacks exploit CVE-2011-4262?
CVE-2011-4262 can be exploited through specially crafted MP4 files that remote attackers use to execute arbitrary code.
4
Which versions of RealPlayer are affected by CVE-2011-4262?
CVE-2011-4262 affects RealPlayer versions prior to 15.0.0, including versions 14.0.7 and below.
5
Can I use older versions of RealPlayer without risk after CVE-2011-4262 is reported?
Using older versions of RealPlayer after the reporting of CVE-2011-4262 presents a significant security risk and is strongly discouraged.