critical
9.3
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-2406

First published: Fri May 18 2012(Updated: )

RealNetworks RealPlayer before 15.0.4.53, and RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5, does not properly parse ASMRuleBook data in RealMedia files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
RealPlayer<=15.0.4
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=14.0.2
RealPlayer=14.0.3
RealPlayer=14.0.4
RealPlayer=14.0.5
RealPlayer=15.0.0
RealPlayer=15.0.1.13
RealPlayer=15.02.71
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-2406?

    The severity of CVE-2012-2406 is rated as critical, as it allows for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-2406?

    To fix CVE-2012-2406, update RealPlayer to version 15.0.4.53 or later, or the latest version of RealNetworks RealPlayer SP.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2012-2406?

    CVE-2012-2406 affects RealPlayer versions prior to 15.0.4.53 and RealPlayer SP versions 1.0 through 1.1.5.

  • Can CVE-2012-2406 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2012-2406 can be exploited remotely through a crafted RealMedia file.

  • What are the impacts of CVE-2012-2406?

    The impacts of CVE-2012-2406 include potential remote code execution, leading to unauthorized actions on affected systems.

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