RealNetworks RealPlayer up to 15.02.71 ASMRuleBook memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in RealNetworks RealPlayer. This affects an unknown function of the component ASMRuleBook Handler. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2012-2406. Furthermore, an exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in RealNetworks RealPlayer (Multimedia Player Software). Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component ASMRuleBook Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

RealNetworks RealPlayer before 15.0.4.53, and RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5, does not properly parse ASMRuleBook data in RealMedia files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.

The weakness was published 05/15/2012 by Tom Gallagher with SecuriTeam (Website). The advisory is shared for download at service.real.com. The public release has been coordinated with the vendor. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2012-2406 since 04/23/2012. The attack may be launched remotely. A simple authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a private exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 59173 (RealPlayer for Windows < 15.0.4.53 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 120231 (Real Networks RealPlayer Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 15.0.4.53 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (75647), Tenable (59173), SecurityFocus (BID 53555†), OSVDB (81943†) and Secunia (SA49193†). Similar entries are available at VDB-4947 and VDB-5421. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 59173
Nessus Name: RealPlayer for Windows < 15.0.4.53 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: RealPlayer 15.0.4.53

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: realnetworks.com

Advisory: service.real.com
Researcher: Tom Gallagher
Organization: SecuriTeam
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-2406 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-2406
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-5420
X-Force: 75647
SecurityFocus: 53555 - Real Networks RealPlayer Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 49193 - RealPlayer Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 81943
SecurityTracker: 1027076 - RealPlayer Bugs Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
Vulnerability Center: 35149 - RealNetworks RealPlayer Before 15.0.4.53 Remote Code Execution via a Crafted RealMedia File, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/24/2012 13:01
Updated: 03/24/2021 18:03
Changes: 05/24/2012 13:01 (74), 04/12/2017 16:16 (10), 03/24/2021 18:03 (4)
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