RealNetworks RealPlayer 10.0/10.5 ActiveX Control rjbdll.dll memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in RealNetworks RealPlayer 10.0/10.5. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality in the library rjbdll.dll of the component ActiveX Control. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2008-3066. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in RealNetworks RealPlayer 10.0/10.5 (Multimedia Player Software). This affects an unknown function in the library rjbdll.dll of the component ActiveX Control. 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. The summary by CVE is:

Stack-based buffer overflow in a certain ActiveX control in rjbdll.dll in RealNetworks RealPlayer Enterprise, RealPlayer 10, and RealPlayer 10.5 before build 6.0.12.1675 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by importing a file into a media library and then deleting this file.

The bug was discovered 07/25/2008. The weakness was disclosed 07/28/2008 as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). It is possible to read the advisory at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2008-3066 since 07/07/2008. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

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 $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 33744 (RealPlayer for Windows < Build 6.0.14.806 / 6.0.12.1675 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows and running in the context l.

Upgrading to version 10.5 eliminates this vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 5734.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (44013), Tenable (33744), SecurityFocus (BID 30379†), OSVDB (48286†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1020565†). The entries VDB-41480, VDB-43406 and VDB-43404 are pretty similar. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 33744
Nessus Name: RealPlayer for Windows < Build 6.0.14.806 / 6.0.12.1675 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Saint ID: exploit_info/realplayer_activex_rjbdll
Saint Name: RealPlayer rjbdll.dll ActiveX Control file import buffer overflow

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: RealPlayer 10.5
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: realnetworks.com

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2008-3066 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-3066
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-43407
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X-Force: 44013
SecurityFocus: 30379 - RealPlayer 'rjbdll.dll' ActiveX Control 'Import' Method Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: 48286 - RealNetworks RealPlayer ActiveX control (rjbdll.dll) buffer overflow
SecurityTracker: 1020565
Vulnerability Center: 19086 - RealNetworks RealPlayer Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in rjbdll.dll Allows Remote Code Execution, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2008-2194

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 12:19
Updated: 01/25/2025 18:55
Changes: 03/17/2015 12:19 (79), 08/15/2019 09:35 (10), 01/25/2025 18:55 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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