RealNetworks RealPlayer up to 14.0.7 code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in RealNetworks RealPlayer. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Performing a manipulation results in code injection. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2011-4248. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in RealNetworks RealPlayer (Multimedia Player Software). This affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

RealNetworks RealPlayer before 15.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed AAC file.

The weakness was released 11/24/2011 by Alexander Gavrun (iDefense) with Zero Day Initiative (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at service.real.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2011-4248. 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 $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 11/26/2021). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product decreasing in the near future.The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 57025 (RealPlayer for Windows < 15.0.0 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 119341 (RealNetworks RealPlayer Multiple Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 10.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (71375), Tenable (57025), SecurityFocus (BID 50741†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-33939†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-59525, VDB-59524, VDB-59523 and VDB-59522. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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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: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 57025
Nessus Name: RealPlayer for Windows < 15.0.0 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 902762
OpenVAS Name: RealNetworks RealPlayer Multiple Vulnerabilities Nov - 11 (Win)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: RealPlayer 10.0

Timelineinfo

11/01/2011 🔍
11/21/2011 +20 days 🔍
11/24/2011 +3 days 🔍
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11/28/2011 +4 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +1211 days 🔍
11/26/2021 +2440 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: realnetworks.com

Advisory: service.real.com
Researcher: Alexander Gavrun (iDefense)
Organization: Zero Day Initiative
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2011-4248 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-4248
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-59511
X-Force: 71375
SecurityFocus: 50741 - Real Networks RealPlayer Versions Prior to 15.0.0 Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 33939 - RealPlayer before 15.0.0 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability via a Crafted AAC File, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 11/26/2021 18:26
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (62), 04/05/2017 14:56 (11), 11/26/2021 18:19 (4), 11/26/2021 18:26 (1)
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