RealPlayer/HelixPlayer ParseWallClockValue Function Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:24658

Info

RealPlayer/HelixPlayer ParseWallClockValue Function Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 24658
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2007-3410
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jun 26 2007 12:00AM
Updated: Mar 13 2008 04:01AM
Credit: The reporter of this issue wishes to remain anonymous.
Vulnerable: Redhat Enterprise Linux WS 4
Redhat Enterprise Linux Extras 4
Redhat Enterprise Linux Extras 3
Redhat Enterprise Linux ES 4
Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop Supplementary 5 client
Redhat Enterprise Linux AS 4
Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop version 4
RealNetworks RealPlayer Enterprise
RealNetworks RealPlayer 10 for Mac OS 10.0 .0.331
RealNetworks RealPlayer 10 for Mac OS 10.0.0.412
RealNetworks RealPlayer 10 for Mac OS 10.0.0.396
RealNetworks RealPlayer 10 for Mac OS 10.0.0.352
RealNetworks RealPlayer 10 for Mac OS 10.0.0.305
RealNetworks RealPlayer 10 for Linux 10.0.8
RealNetworks RealPlayer 10 for Linux 10.0.7
RealNetworks RealPlayer 10 for Linux 10.0.6
RealNetworks RealPlayer 10 for Linux 10.0.5
RealNetworks RealPlayer 10.5-GOLD
RealNetworks RealOne Player for Mac 0
RealNetworks RealOne Player 1.0
RealNetworks HelixPlayer 10.5 - GOLD
RealNetworks Helix Player for Linux 10.0.7
RealNetworks Helix Player for Linux 10.0.6
RealNetworks Helix Player for Linux 10.0.5
Gentoo Linux
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

RealPlayer/HelixPlayer ParseWallClockValue Function Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

RealPlayer and HelixPlayer are prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability because the applications fail to bounds-check user-supplied data before copying it into an insufficiently sized buffer.

Successfully exploiting this issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application using the ActiveX control (typically Internet Explorer). Failed exploit attempts likely result in denial-of-service conditions.

Exploit / POC

RealPlayer/HelixPlayer ParseWallClockValue Function Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

UPDATE: Core Security Technologies has developed a working commercial exploit for its CORE IMPACT product. This exploit is not otherwise publicly available or known to be circulating in the wild.

The following proof-of-concept code is available:

Solution / Fix

RealPlayer/HelixPlayer ParseWallClockValue Function Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor released updates to address this issue. Please see the references for more information.

References

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