RealNetworks RealPlayer 10.0.5 rtffplin.cpp heap-based overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in RealNetworks RealPlayer 10.0.5. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file rtffplin.cpp. Executing a manipulation can lead to heap-based overflow. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2005-1766. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in RealNetworks RealPlayer 10.0.5 (Multimedia Player Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the file rtffplin.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a heap-based overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-122. A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc(). As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Heap-based buffer overflow in rtffplin.cpp in RealPlayer 10.5 6.0.12.1056 on Windows, and 10, 10.0.1.436, and other versions before 10.0.5 on Linux, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a RealMedia file with a long RealText string, such as an SMIL file.

The bug was discovered 06/23/2005. The weakness was published 06/28/2005 with eEye (Website). The advisory is shared for download at debian.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2005-1766 since 05/31/2005. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 18555 (RHEL 4 : HelixPlayer (RHSA-2005:517)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Red Hat Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 117923 (CentOS Security Update for HelixPlayer (CESA-2005:517)).

Upgrading to version 10.5 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 3620.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (21129), Tenable (18555), SecurityFocus (BID 13530†), OSVDB (17575†) and Secunia (SA16981†). Similar entries are available at VDB-1576, VDB-25607, VDB-25606 and VDB-25603. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Heap-based overflow
CWE: CWE-122 / CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 18555
Nessus Name: RHEL 4 : HelixPlayer (RHSA-2005:517)
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OpenVAS ID: 55491
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 826-1 (helix-player)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: RealPlayer 10.5
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: realnetworks.com

Advisory: debian.org
Organization: eEye
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2005-1766 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-1766
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-25600

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X-Force: 21129
SecurityFocus: 13530 - RealNetworks RealPlayer Vidplin.dll Heap Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 16981 - Debian update for helix-player, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 17575 - RealNetworks RealPlayer RealMedia buffer overflow
Vulnerability Center: 8432 - Buffer Overflow in RealPlayer Allows Code Execution, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/11/2015 11:41
Updated: 06/30/2025 11:15
Changes: 03/11/2015 11:41 (81), 06/02/2019 18:16 (8), 06/30/2025 11:15 (20)
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Cache ID: 216:79F:103

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