RealNetworks RealPlayer 8.0/10.0/10.1/10.5 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in RealNetworks RealPlayer 8.0/10.0/10.1/10.5. This vulnerability affects unknown code. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2007-5081. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in RealNetworks RealPlayer 8.0/10.0/10.1/10.5 (Multimedia Player Software). Affected is an unknown part. 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. CVE summarizes:

Heap-based buffer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer 8, 10, 10.1, and possibly 10.5; RealOne Player 1 and 2; and RealPlayer Enterprise allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RM file.

The bug was discovered 10/25/2007. The weakness was shared 10/25/2007 by John Heasman (Website). The advisory is shared for download at service.real.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2007-5081 since 09/24/2007. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 29866 (FreeBSD : linux-realplayer -- multiple vulnerabilities (f762ccbb-baed-11dc-a302-000102cc8983)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FreeBSD Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 3 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 16046. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 5070.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (37435), Tenable (29866), SecurityFocus (BID 26214†), OSVDB (38340†) and Secunia (SA27361†). The entries VDB-37477, VDB-39503, VDB-39502 and VDB-39500 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.0

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 29866
Nessus Name: FreeBSD : linux-realplayer -- multiple vulnerabilities (f762ccbb-baed-11dc-a302-000102cc8983)
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OpenVAS ID: 60115
OpenVAS Name: FreeBSD Ports: linux-realplayer
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Snort ID: 16046
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: realnetworks.com

Advisory: service.real.com
Researcher: John Heasman
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2007-5081 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-5081
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-39504

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X-Force: 37435
SecurityFocus: 26214 - RealNetworks RealPlayer File Parsing Routines Multiple Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 27361
OSVDB: 38340 - RealPlayer Crafted RM File Handling Overflow
SecurityTracker: 1018866
Vulnerability Center: 16693 - RealNetworks RealPlayer and RealOne Player Heap Based Buffer Overflow via a RM File, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2007-3628

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 12:18
Updated: 07/29/2019 12:45
Changes: 03/16/2015 12:18 (95), 07/29/2019 12:45 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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