VDB-1576 · CVE-2005-1277 · SA15806

RealNetworks RealPlayer/RealOne Player prior 6.0.12.1212 rtffplin.cpp privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in RealNetworks RealPlayer and RealOne Player. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file rtffplin.cpp. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2005-1277. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in RealNetworks RealPlayer and RealOne Player (Multimedia Player Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the file rtffplin.cpp. The impact remains unknown.

The bug was discovered 06/23/2005. The weakness was released 06/24/2005 by John Heasman with RealNetworks (Website). The advisory is shared for download at service.real.com. The public release was coordinated with the vendor. This vulnerability was named CVE-2005-1277 since 04/26/2005. The attack can be initiated remotely. Technical details and also a private exploit are known.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 115261 (RealNetworks RealPlayer Multiple Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 6.0.12.1212 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at service.real.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be patching the affected component. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 3823.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at OSVDB (17575†), Secunia (SA15806†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1014279†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-1406, VDB-25603 and VDB-25600. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Private
Status: Unproven
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Upgrade: RealPlayer/RealOne Player 6.0.12.1212
Patch: service.real.com

Snort ID: 3823

Timelineinfo

04/26/2005 🔍
06/23/2005 +58 days 🔍
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06/24/2005 +1 days 🔍
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06/26/2005 +1 days 🔍
07/03/2019 +5120 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: realnetworks.com

Advisory: service.real.com
Researcher: John Heasman
Organization: RealNetworks
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2005-1277 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-1277
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-1576
Secunia: 15806 - RealOne / RealPlayer / Helix Player / Rhapsody Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 17575 - RealPlayer rtffplin.cpp RealText File Parser Overflow
SecurityTracker: 1014279

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/27/2005 00:31
Updated: 07/03/2019 14:22
Changes: 06/27/2005 00:31 (65), 07/03/2019 14:22 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:33A:103

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