CVE-2013-4974: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 27, 2013
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Updated

RealNetworks RealPlayer before 16.0.3.51, and RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a malformed RealMedia file.

Affected Software

42 affected components
RealNetworks RealPlayer<=16.0.2.32
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=15.0.0
RealNetworks RealPlayer=15.0.4
RealNetworks RealPlayer=15.0.4.43
RealNetworks RealPlayer=15.0.5.109
RealNetworks RealPlayer=15.0.6.14
RealNetworks RealPlayer=15.02.71
RealNetworks RealPlayer=16.0.0
RealNetworks RealPlayer=16.0.0.282
RealNetworks 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

Event History

Aug 27, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-4974?

CVE-2013-4974 is classified as critical due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-4974?

To mitigate CVE-2013-4974, update RealPlayer to version 16.0.3.51 or later.

3

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2013-4974?

CVE-2013-4974 can be exploited through maliciously crafted RealMedia files leading to memory corruption or arbitrary code execution.

4

Which versions of RealPlayer are affected by CVE-2013-4974?

CVE-2013-4974 affects RealPlayer versions prior to 16.0.3.51 and RealPlayer SP versions up to 1.1.5.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-4974?

Disabling the playback of RealMedia files can serve as a temporary workaround until the software is updated.

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