RealNetworks Helix and Helix Mobile Server 'RTSP' Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:47109

Info

RealNetworks Helix and Helix Mobile Server 'RTSP' Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 47109
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2010-4596
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Mar 31 2011 12:00AM
Updated: Mar 31 2011 12:00AM
Credit: defrost via iDefense
Vulnerable: Real Networks Helix Server 13.0
Real Networks Helix Server 12.0.1 .215
Real Networks Helix Server 12.0.1
Real Networks Helix Server 12.0
Real Networks Helix Server 11.1.8
Real Networks Helix Server 11.1.7
Real Networks Helix Server 11.1.6
Real Networks Helix Server 11.1.4
Real Networks Helix Server 11.1.2
Real Networks Helix Server 14.0
Real Networks Helix Mobile Server 13.0
Real Networks Helix Mobile Server 12.0.1 .215
Real Networks Helix Mobile Server 12.0.1
Real Networks Helix Mobile Server 12.0
Real Networks Helix Mobile Server 11.1.8
Real Networks Helix Mobile Server 11.1.7
Real Networks Helix Mobile Server 11.1.6
Real Networks Helix Mobile Server 11.1.4
Real Networks Helix Mobile Server 11.1.2
Real Networks Helix Mobile Server 14.0
Not Vulnerable: Real Networks Helix Server 14.2
Real Networks Helix Mobile Server 14.2

Discussion

RealNetworks Helix and Helix Mobile Server 'RTSP' Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

RealNetworks Helix Server and Helix Mobile Server are prone to a remote stack-based buffer-overflow vulnerability due to a failure to properly bounds-check user-supplied data.

An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in 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 and Helix Mobile Server 14.2.

Exploit / POC

RealNetworks Helix and Helix Mobile Server 'RTSP' Stack 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

RealNetworks Helix and Helix Mobile Server 'RTSP' Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.

References

RealNetworks Helix and Helix Mobile Server 'RTSP' Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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