Real Networks RealPlayer '.ivr' File Parsing Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	46946
Class:	Boundary Condition Error
CVE:	CVE-2011-1525
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Mar 21 2011 12:00AM
Updated:	Apr 13 2015 09:01PM
Credit:	Luigi Auriemma
Vulnerable:	RealNetworks RealPlayer 14.0.1.633 RealNetworks RealPlayer 14.0.1.609 RealNetworks RealPlayer 14.0.1 RealNetworks RealPlayer 14.0.0
Not Vulnerable:

Real Networks RealPlayer '.ivr' File Parsing Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Real Networks RealPlayer is prone to a heap-based buffer-overflow vulnerability because the software fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied data.

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

RealPlayer 14.0.1.633 and prior are vulnerable.

Real Networks RealPlayer '.ivr' File Parsing Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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

Real Networks RealPlayer '.ivr' File Parsing Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

References:

• RealPlayer Homepage (Real Networks)
  
• Heap overflow in RealPlayer 14.0.1.633 (Luigi Auriemma)