RealNetworks RealPlayer URI Processing Buffer Overrun Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	10527
Class:	Boundary Condition Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Jun 10 2004 12:00AM
Updated:	Jun 10 2004 12:00AM
Credit:	Discovery of this vulnerability is credited to Greg McManus of iDEFENSE Labs.
Vulnerable:	RealNetworks RealPlayer 10 Japanese RealNetworks RealPlayer 10 German RealNetworks RealPlayer 10 English
Not Vulnerable:

RealNetworks RealPlayer URI Processing Buffer Overrun Vulnerability

A remote buffer overflow vulnerability is reported to affect RealPlayer 10; previous versions may also be prone to this issue. It is reported that the vulnerability presents itself when RealPlayer processes a URI that contains a large number of period characters. A remote attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability in order to execute arbitrary supplied code in the context of the user who is running the affected software.

RealNetworks has released updates to the products affected by these issues, and users are urged to upgrade immediately.

RealNetworks RealPlayer URI Processing Buffer Overrun Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.

RealNetworks RealPlayer URI Processing Buffer Overrun Vulnerability

Solution:
RealNetworks has released updates to the affected software. Please see the referenced web page from RealNetworks for further information on obtaining the fixes.

It is suggested that users use the "Check for Updates" options in the software to automatically upgrade the software.

RealNetworks RealPlayer URI Processing Buffer Overrun Vulnerability

References:

• Real Networks RealPlayer URL Parsing Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (iDEFENSE)
  
• RealNetworks, Inc. Releases Update to Address Security Vulnerabilities. (RealNetworks)
  
• RealPlayer Homepage (Real Networks)