RealNetworks RealPlayer up to 11.1 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in RealNetworks RealPlayer. The affected element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2010-4392. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in RealNetworks RealPlayer (Multimedia Player Software). It has been classified as very critical. This affects some unknown functionality. 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:

Heap-based buffer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1, RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5, RealPlayer Enterprise 2.1.2 and 2.1.3, Linux RealPlayer 11.0.2.1744, and possibly HelixPlayer 1.0.6 and other versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted ImageMap data in a RealMedia file, related to certain improper integer calculations.

The weakness was presented 12/10/2010 by Andreas Schmidt (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2010-4392 since 12/02/2010. 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 $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/07/2021). 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 51782 (CentOS 4 : HelixPlayer removal (CESA-2010:0981)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CentOS Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 155566 (Oracle Enterprise Linux Update for HelixPlayer Removal (ELSA-2010-0981)).

A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (51782), SecurityFocus (BID 45452†), OSVDB (69852†), SecurityTracker (ID 1024861†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-28738†). See VDB-55747, VDB-55746, VDB-55745 and VDB-55744 for similar entries. 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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Nessus ID: 51782
Nessus Name: CentOS 4 : HelixPlayer removal (CESA-2010:0981)
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OpenVAS ID: 880498
OpenVAS Name: CentOS Update for HelixPlayer-uninstall CESA-2010:0981 centos4 i386
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: realnetworks.com

Advisory: RHSA-2010:0981
Researcher: Andreas Schmidt
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2010-4392 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-4392
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-55743
SecurityFocus: 45452 - Real Networks RealPlayer RealMedia File (CVE-2010-4392) Heap Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: 69852 - RealPlayer Multiple Products RealMedia File Crafted ImageMap Data Overflow
SecurityTracker: 1024861 - RealPlayer Buffer Overflows and Memory Corruption Errors Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
Vulnerability Center: 28738 - RealNetworks RealPlayer Remote Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability via a Crafted ImageMap Data, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2015 23:27
Updated: 10/07/2021 01:32
Changes: 03/19/2015 23:27 (64), 03/11/2017 09:06 (15), 10/07/2021 01:24 (2), 10/07/2021 01:32 (1)
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