RealNetworks RealPlayer up to 14.0.7 input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in RealNetworks RealPlayer. This affects an unknown part. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2011-4249. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in RealNetworks RealPlayer (Multimedia Player Software) and classified as very critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Array index error in the RV30 codec in RealNetworks RealPlayer before 15.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

The weakness was disclosed 11/24/2011 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at service.real.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2011-4249. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful 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 11/26/2021). 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 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 (71376), Tenable (57025), SecurityFocus (BID 50741†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-33921†). The entries VDB-59525, VDB-59524, VDB-59523 and VDB-59522 are pretty similar. 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: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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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 🔍
11/24/2011 +23 days 🔍
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11/27/2011 +3 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +1212 days 🔍
11/26/2021 +2440 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: realnetworks.com

Advisory: service.real.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2011-4249 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-4249
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-59512
X-Force: 71376
SecurityFocus: 50741
Vulnerability Center: 33921 - RealPlayer before 15.0.0 RV30 Index Error Allows Remote Code Execution, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 11/26/2021 18:41
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (61), 04/05/2017 14:53 (6), 11/26/2021 18:34 (4), 11/26/2021 18:41 (1)
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