RealNetworks RealPlayer up to 15.0.0 MP4 File mp4fformat.dll memory corruption
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A vulnerability was found in RealNetworks RealPlayer (Multimedia Player Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown code block in the library mp4fformat.dll of the component MP4 File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
mp4fformat.dll in the QuickTime File Format plugin in RealNetworks RealPlayer 15 and earlier, and RealPlayer SP 1.1.4 Build 12.0.0.756 and earlier, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted MP4 file.
The weakness was disclosed 03/24/2012 by Senator of Pirates as File 111162/Rea (Packetstorm) via Exploit-DB. It is possible to read the advisory at packetstormsecurity.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2012-1904 since 03/26/2012. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The requirement for exploitation is a authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known.
A public exploit has been developed by Senator of Pirates (Senator of Pirates) in VBScript and been published immediately after the advisory. The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 59173 (RealPlayer for Windows < 15.0.4.53 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 120231 (Real Networks RealPlayer Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities).
Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (74316), Tenable (59173) and Exploit-DB (18661). The entries 5420 and 5421 are pretty similar.
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Version
- 1.0.0
- 1.1.1
- 1.1.2
- 1.1.4
- 10.0
- 10.5
- 11 Build 6.0.14.748
- 11.0
- 11.0.1
- 11.0.2
- 11.0.2.1744
- 11.0.2.2315
- 11.0.3
- 11.0.4
- 11.0.5
- 11.1
- 11.1.3
- 12.0.0.1444
- 12.0.0.1548
- 14.0.0
- 14.0.1
- 14.0.1.609
- 14.0.2
- 14.0.3
- 14.0.4
- 14.0.5
- 15.0.0
License
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
ATT&CK: Unknown
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: Senator of Pirates (Senator of Pirates)
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Nessus ID: 59173
Nessus Name: RealPlayer for Windows < 15.0.4.53 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Sources
Vendor: realnetworks.comAdvisory: File 111162/Rea
Researcher: Senator of Pirates
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2012-1904 (🔍)
X-Force: 74316 - Real Networks RealPlayer .mp4 code execution, High Risk
SecurityTracker: 1027076 - RealPlayer Bugs Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
Vulnerability Center: 35148 - Real Networks RealPlayer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability via a Crafted MP4 File, Medium
SecurityFocus: 52706 - Real Networks RealPlayer '.mp4' File Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Secunia: 49193
OSVDB: 80529
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entry
Created: 04/02/2012 11:00Updated: 03/22/2021 10:50
Changes: 04/02/2012 11:00 (84), 04/12/2017 16:15 (14), 03/22/2021 10:50 (3)
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