Real Networks RealPlayer CVE-2011-2951 Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:49173

Info

Real Networks RealPlayer CVE-2011-2951 Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 49173
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2011-2951
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Aug 16 2011 12:00AM
Updated: Aug 16 2011 12:00AM
Credit: Donato Ferrante and Andrzej Dyjak
Vulnerable: RealNetworks RealPlayer SP 1.1.5
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 12 for Mac OS 12.0.0.1569
RealNetworks RealPlayer 14.0.2 633
RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0.5
RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0.4
RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0.3
RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0.2
RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0.1
RealNetworks RealPlayer 14.0.5
RealNetworks RealPlayer 14.0.3
RealNetworks RealPlayer 14.0.2
RealNetworks RealPlayer 14.0.1.633
RealNetworks RealPlayer 14.0.1.609
RealNetworks RealPlayer 14.0.1
RealNetworks RealPlayer 14.0.0
RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.1
RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0.2.2315
RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0.2.1744
Not Vulnerable: RealNetworks RealPlayer 12 for Mac OS 12.0.0.1701
RealNetworks RealPlayer 14.0.6

Discussion

Real Networks RealPlayer CVE-2011-2951 Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Real Networks RealPlayer is prone to a remote 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.

Versions prior to RealPlayer 14.0.6 for Windows and RealPlayer 12.0.0.1701 for Mac are vulnerable.

NOTE: This issue was previously discussed in BID 49169 (Real Networks RealPlayer Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities) but has been given its own record to better document it.

Exploit / POC

Real Networks RealPlayer CVE-2011-2951 Remote 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 CVE-2011-2951 Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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

References

Real Networks RealPlayer CVE-2011-2951 Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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