RealNetworks Helix Server prior 13.0.0 format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in RealNetworks Helix Server and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing. Such manipulation leads to format string. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2010-4235. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in RealNetworks Helix Server and classified as very critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Format string vulnerability in RealNetworks Helix Server 12.x, 13.x, and 14.x before 14.2, and Helix Mobile Server 12.x, 13.x, and 14.x before 14.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to the x-wap-profile HTTP header.

The weakness was shared 04/04/2011 by TippingPoint with Zero Day Initiative (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2010-4235. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 10/21/2021). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product decreasing in the near future.

Upgrading to version 13.0.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (66514), SecurityFocus (BID 47110†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-30954†). The entry VDB-56985 is related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

VulDB Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Temp Score: 9.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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OpenVAS ID: 103137
OpenVAS Name: RealNetworks Helix Server < 14.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Helix Server 13.0.0

Timelineinfo

11/11/2010 🔍
03/31/2011 +140 days 🔍
03/31/2011 +0 days 🔍
04/04/2011 +4 days 🔍
04/04/2011 +0 days 🔍
04/10/2011 +6 days 🔍
03/20/2015 +1440 days 🔍
10/21/2021 +2407 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: realnetworks.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: TippingPoint
Organization: Zero Day Initiative
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2010-4235 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-4235
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-56984
X-Force: 66514
SecurityFocus: 47110 - RealNetworks Helix Server 'x-wap-profile' Header Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 30954 - RealNetworks Helix Server and Helix Mobile Server Format String Vulnerability Allows Code Execution, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/20/2015 16:16
Updated: 10/21/2021 16:07
Changes: 03/20/2015 16:16 (52), 03/20/2017 09:36 (11), 10/21/2021 16:07 (3)
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