CVE-2012-2408: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 12, 2012
·
Updated

The AAC SDK in RealNetworks RealPlayer before 15.0.6.14, RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5, and Mac RealPlayer before 12.0.1.1750 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted AAC file that is not properly handled during decoding.

Affected Software

44 affected components
RealNetworks RealPlayer<=15.0.5.109
RealNetworks RealPlayer=2.1.2
RealNetworks RealPlayer=2.1.3
RealNetworks RealPlayer=2.1.4
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=14.0.2
RealNetworks RealPlayer=14.0.3
RealNetworks RealPlayer=14.0.4
RealNetworks RealPlayer=14.0.5
RealNetworks RealPlayer=15.0.2.72
RealNetworks RealPlayer=15.0.3.37
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
RealNetworks RealPlayer=12.0.0.1701

Event History

Sep 12, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2408?

CVE-2012-2408 has a severity rating that indicates it can cause a denial of service due to heap memory corruption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-2408?

To fix CVE-2012-2408, you should upgrade to the latest version of RealPlayer that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2012-2408?

CVE-2012-2408 affects several versions of RealPlayer up to and including version 15.0.5.109 and specific versions of RealNetworks RealPlayer SP.

4

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2012-2408?

CVE-2012-2408 can be exploited by attackers through a crafted AAC file designed to trigger heap memory corruption.

5

Are there any known exploits for CVE-2012-2408?

There are no specific known exploits publicly available for CVE-2012-2408, but the vulnerability poses a risk of denial of service.

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