CWE
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2011-4262

First published: Thu 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-4262?

    CVE-2011-4262 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-4262?

    To fix CVE-2011-4262, update RealPlayer to version 15.0.0 or later.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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