critical
9.3
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-4973: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Aug 27 2013(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer before 16.0.3.51, and RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .rmp file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
RealPlayer<=16.0.2.32
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=15.0.4
RealPlayer=15.0.4.43
RealPlayer=15.0.5.109
RealPlayer=15.0.6.14
RealPlayer=15.02.71
RealPlayer=16.0.0
RealPlayer=16.0.0.282
RealPlayer=16.0.1.18
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-2013-4973?

    CVE-2013-4973 has a high severity level due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-4973?

    To fix CVE-2013-4973, update RealNetworks RealPlayer to version 16.0.3.51 or later.

  • What versions of RealPlayer are affected by CVE-2013-4973?

    CVE-2013-4973 affects RealPlayer versions prior to 16.0.3.51 and RealPlayer SP versions from 1.0 through 1.1.5.

  • Can CVE-2013-4973 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2013-4973 can be exploited remotely through a crafted .rmp file.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-4973?

    CVE-2013-4973 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

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