RealNetworks RealPlayer 11 ActiveX Control input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11. The affected element is an unknown function of the component ActiveX Control. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2007-6235. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11 (Multimedia Player Software). Affected is an unknown functionality of the component ActiveX Control. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

A certain ActiveX control in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed .au file that triggers a divide-by-zero error. NOTE: this might be related to CVE-2007-4904.

The weakness was released 12/04/2007 as confirmed posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2007-6235 since 12/04/2007. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

A public exploit has been developed by NtWaK0 and been published before and not just after the advisory. The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 3 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

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 vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (4683). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: NtWaK0
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

11/30/2007 🔍
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03/16/2015 +2659 days 🔍
10/12/2024 +3498 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: realnetworks.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2007-6235 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-6235
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-39936
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 13:43
Updated: 10/12/2024 06:03
Changes: 03/16/2015 13:43 (50), 09/12/2018 11:17 (7), 10/12/2024 06:03 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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