CVE-2012-3234: High severity realplayer vulnerability

Published Sep 12, 2012
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Updated

RealNetworks RealPlayer before 15.0.6.14, RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5, and Mac RealPlayer before 12.0.1.1750 do not properly handle codec frame sizes in RealAudio files, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file.

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-2012-3234?

CVE-2012-3234 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to application crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-3234?

To fix CVE-2012-3234, upgrade to RealPlayer version 15.0.6.14 or later, or the corresponding versions for other affected software.

3

Which versions of RealPlayer are affected by CVE-2012-3234?

CVE-2012-3234 affects RealPlayer versions before 15.0.6.14 and various earlier versions in the RealPlayer SP line.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2012-3234 involve?

CVE-2012-3234 involves a divide-by-zero error that can be exploited to create a denial of service condition.

5

What platforms are impacted by CVE-2012-3234?

CVE-2012-3234 impacts RealPlayer on Windows and Mac systems.

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