RealNetworks Helix DNA Server RTSP Command Remote Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:25440

Info

RealNetworks Helix DNA Server RTSP Command Remote Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 25440
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2007-4561
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Aug 25 2007 12:00AM
Updated: May 07 2015 05:35PM
Credit: Mu Security research team is credited with discovery of this vulnerability.
Vulnerable: RealNetworks Helix DNA Server 11.1.3
RealNetworks Helix DNA Server 11.1.2
RealNetworks Helix DNA Server 11.1.1
Not Vulnerable: RealNetworks Helix DNA Server 11.1.4

Discussion

RealNetworks Helix DNA Server RTSP Command Remote Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

RealNetworks Helix DNA Server is prone to a heap-based buffer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to perform sufficient boundary checks on user-supplied data before copying it to an insufficiently sized memory buffer.

An attacker could leverage this issue to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.

This issue affects versions prior to Helix Server 11.1.4.

Exploit / POC

RealNetworks Helix DNA Server RTSP Command Remote Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

DSquare Security has developed a working commercial exploit for its D2 Exploitation Pack product. This exploit is not otherwise publicly available or known to be circulating in the wild.

Solution / Fix

RealNetworks Helix DNA Server RTSP Command Remote Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor released Helix DNA Server 11.1.4 to address this issue. Please see the references for more information.

References

RealNetworks Helix DNA Server RTSP Command Remote Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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