RealNetworks RealPlayer up to 11.1 input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in RealNetworks RealPlayer up to 11.1 and classified as critical. This affects an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2010-2998. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in RealNetworks RealPlayer up to 11.1 (Multimedia Player Software). This affects an unknown part. 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Array index error in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1 and RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malformed sample data in a RealMedia .IVR file, related to a "malformed IVR pointer index" issue.

The weakness was disclosed 10/18/2010 by Sebastian Apelt (TippingPoint) with TippingPoint's Zero Day Initiative (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2010-2998 since 08/13/2010. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/27/2021). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product decreasing in the near future.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 48907 (RealPlayer for Windows < Build 12.0.0.879 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 118442 (RealPlayer Update for Multiple Vulnerabilities).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 10057.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (62608), Tenable (48907), SecurityFocus (BID 44144†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-27924†). The entries VDB-55112, VDB-55111, VDB-55110 and VDB-55109 are pretty similar. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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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: 48907
Nessus Name: RealPlayer for Windows < Build 12.0.0.879 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 801674
OpenVAS Name: RealNetworks RealPlayer Multiple Vulnerabilities (Win) - Dec10
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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08/13/2010 🔍
10/15/2010 +63 days 🔍
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10/18/2010 +3 days 🔍
10/18/2010 +0 days 🔍
10/27/2010 +9 days 🔍
03/19/2015 +1604 days 🔍
09/27/2021 +2384 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: realnetworks.com

Advisory: zerodayinitiative.com
Researcher: Sebastian Apelt (TippingPoint)
Organization: TippingPoint's Zero Day Initiative
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2010-2998 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-2998
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-55107
X-Force: 62608
SecurityFocus: 44144 - RETIRED: Real Networks RealPlayer SP and RealPlayer Enterprise Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 41096
Vulnerability Center: 27924 - RealNetworks RealPlayer and RealPlayer SP Remote Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2015 14:37
Updated: 09/27/2021 09:58
Changes: 03/19/2015 14:37 (61), 03/08/2017 21:22 (13), 09/27/2021 09:58 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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