RealNetworks RealJukebox 2 1.0.2.340 RFS Skin skin.ini CONTROLnImage memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in RealNetworks RealJukebox 2 1.0.2.340. This affects an unknown function of the file skin.ini of the component RFS Skin Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument CONTROLnImage can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2002-1014. In addition, an exploit is available.

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in RealNetworks RealJukebox 2 1.0.2.340. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the file skin.ini of the component RFS Skin Handler. The manipulation of the argument CONTROLnImage with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in RealJukebox 2 1.0.2.340 and 1.0.2.379, and RealOne Player Gold 6.0.10.505, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an RFS skin file whose skin.ini contains a long value in a CONTROLnImage argument, such as CONTROL1Image.

The weakness was presented 10/04/2002 by Shadow as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). The advisory is shared for download at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2002-1014. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed in ANSI C. It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. By approaching the search of inurl:skin.ini it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (9538), Exploit-DB (21615) and SecurityFocus (BID 5217†). See VDB-18113 and VDB-18929 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Access: Public
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10/04/2002 +84 days 🔍
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07/29/2014 +4316 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: realnetworks.com

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Researcher: Shadow
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2002-1014 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-1014
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18928
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X-Force: 9538
SecurityFocus: 5217 - Real Networks RealJukebox/RealOne Player Gold Skinfile Buffer Overflow

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

Created: 07/29/2014 11:55
Updated: 07/05/2025 20:59
Changes: 07/29/2014 11:55 (59), 04/18/2019 18:05 (1), 06/28/2024 15:15 (17), 06/28/2024 18:13 (1), 07/05/2025 20:59 (2)
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