RealNetworks RealPlayer 6.0/7.0 Location URL memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in RealNetworks RealPlayer 6.0/7.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Location URL Handler. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2000-0280. In addition, an exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in RealNetworks RealPlayer 6.0/7.0 (Multimedia Player Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown functionality of the component Location URL 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:

Buffer overflow in the RealNetworks RealPlayer client versions 6 and 7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long Location URL.

The weakness was presented 04/03/2000 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2000-0280. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

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.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (19834) and SecurityFocus (BID 1088†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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06/23/2014 +5194 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: realnetworks.com

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Researcher: Posted to Bugtraq on April 3, 2000 by Adam Muntner .
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-0280 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0280
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15423
SecurityFocus: 1088 - Real Networks RealPlayer 6/7 Location Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 06/24/2014 01:05
Updated: 03/10/2025 19:45
Changes: 06/24/2014 01:05 (49), 05/23/2018 11:07 (3), 10/08/2020 16:52 (1), 03/10/2025 19:45 (27)
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Cache ID: 216:B4A:103

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