RealNetworks RealOne Player SMIL File containing Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in RealNetworks RealOne Player. This impacts an unknown function of the file containing of the component SMIL File Handler. The manipulation leads to Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2004-1798. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in RealNetworks RealOne Player (version now known). It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file containing of the component SMIL File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

RealOne player 6.0.11.868 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script in the "My Computer" zone via a Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language (SMIL) presentation with a "file:javascript:" URL, which is executed in the security context of the previously loaded URL, a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-0726.

The weakness was released 08/19/2003 by Krazy Snake (arma) with DigitalPranksters (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at service.real.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2004-1798 since 05/04/2005. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known.

The exploit is available at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $5k-$25k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at licensekey.realnetworks.com. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 2437. In this case the pattern application/smi is used for detection.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (14168), SecurityFocus (BID 9378†), OSVDB (2460†), Secunia (SA9584†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1008647†). service.real.com is providing further details. Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-81937. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: licensekey.realnetworks.com

Snort ID: 2437
Snort Message: DELETED WEB-CLIENT RealPlayer arbitrary javascript commnad attempt
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08/19/2003 🔍
08/21/2003 +2 days 🔍
08/25/2003 +3 days 🔍
01/07/2004 +135 days 🔍
01/08/2004 +1 days 🔍
12/31/2004 +358 days 🔍
05/04/2005 +124 days 🔍
06/07/2017 +4417 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: realnetworks.com

Advisory: service.real.com
Researcher: Krazy Snake (arma)
Organization: DigitalPranksters
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2004-1798 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-1798
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-251
X-Force: 14168 - RealOne Player SMIL cross-site scripting, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 9378 - RealOne Player SMIL File Script Execution Variant Vulnerability
Secunia: 9584 - RealOne Player SMIL Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 2460 - RealOne Player SMIL Arbitrary Script Execution
SecurityTracker: 1008647 - RealOne Player Input Validation Flaw Permits Remote Script Execution

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

Created: 08/25/2003 11:07
Updated: 06/07/2017 16:08
Changes: 08/25/2003 11:07 (83), 06/07/2017 16:08 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:DA2:103

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