CVE-2012-0924: Code Injection

Published Feb 8, 2012
·
Updated

RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.x, 14.x, and 15.x before 15.02.71, and RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving a VIDOBJSTARTCODE code in a header within a video stream.

Affected Software

33 affected components
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
RealNetworks RealPlayer=14.0.7
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=15.0.0
RealNetworks RealPlayer=15.0.1.13
RealNetworks RealPlayer SP=1.0.0
RealNetworks RealPlayer SP=1.0.1
RealNetworks RealPlayer SP=1.0.2
RealNetworks RealPlayer SP=1.0.5
RealNetworks RealPlayer SP=1.1
RealNetworks RealPlayer SP=1.1.1
RealNetworks RealPlayer SP=1.1.2
RealNetworks RealPlayer SP=1.1.3
RealNetworks RealPlayer SP=1.1.4
RealNetworks RealPlayer SP=1.1.5

Event History

Feb 8, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0924?

CVE-2012-0924 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-0924?

To fix CVE-2012-0924, users should update their RealPlayer to version 15.02.71 or later.

3

Which versions of RealPlayer are affected by CVE-2012-0924?

CVE-2012-0924 affects RealPlayer versions 11.x, 14.x, and 15.x before 15.02.71, as well as RealPlayer SP versions 1.0 through 1.1.5.

4

What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2012-0924?

CVE-2012-0924 allows attackers to exploit vulnerable systems through specially crafted video streams.

5

Is CVE-2012-0924 specific to certain operating systems?

CVE-2012-0924 affects RealPlayer regardless of the operating system, making it a platform-independent vulnerability.

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