Real Networks RealPlayer SP and RealPlayer Enterprise Remote Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:44444

Info

Real Networks RealPlayer SP and RealPlayer Enterprise Remote Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 44444
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2010-2578
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Oct 15 2010 12:00AM
Updated: Oct 15 2010 12:00AM
Credit: Carsten H. Eiram
Vulnerable: RealNetworks RealPlayer SP 1.1.4
RealNetworks RealPlayer SP 1.0.5
RealNetworks RealPlayer SP 1.0.2
RealNetworks RealPlayer SP 1.0.1
RealNetworks RealPlayer SP 1.0
RealNetworks RealPlayer SP 1.1.3
RealNetworks RealPlayer SP 1.1.2
RealNetworks RealPlayer SP 1.1.1
RealNetworks RealPlayer SP 1.1
RealNetworks RealPlayer Enterprise 2.1.2
RealNetworks RealPlayer Enterprise 1.7
RealNetworks RealPlayer Enterprise 1.6
RealNetworks RealPlayer Enterprise 1.5
RealNetworks RealPlayer Enterprise 1.2
RealNetworks RealPlayer Enterprise 1.1
Not Vulnerable: RealNetworks RealPlayer SP 1.1.5
RealNetworks RealPlayer Enterprise 2.1.3

Discussion

Real Networks RealPlayer SP and RealPlayer Enterprise Remote Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Real Networks RealPlayer SP and RealPlayer Enterprise are prone to a remote heap-based buffer-overflow vulnerability.

Successfully exploiting this issue may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Failed exploit attempts may result in a denial-of-service condition.

Versions prior to RealPlayer SP 1.1.5 and RealPlayer Enterprise 2.1.3 are vulnerable.

NOTE: This issue was previously discussed in BID 44144 (Real Networks RealPlayer SP and RealPlayer Enterprise Multiple Security Vulnerabilities) but has been given its own records to better document it.

Exploit / POC

Real Networks RealPlayer SP and RealPlayer Enterprise Remote Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

Real Networks RealPlayer SP and RealPlayer Enterprise Remote Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for details.

References

Real Networks RealPlayer SP and RealPlayer Enterprise Remote Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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