RealNetworks RealPlayer up to 14.0.7 code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in RealNetworks RealPlayer and classified as critical. The impacted element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in code injection. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2011-4254. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in RealNetworks RealPlayer (Multimedia Player Software). This affects an unknown part. 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 crafted RTSP SETUP request.

The weakness was disclosed 11/24/2011 (Website). The advisory is shared at service.real.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2011-4254. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price 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.MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059 for this issue.

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. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 12165.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (71381), Tenable (57025), SecurityFocus (BID 50741†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-33925†). The entries VDB-59525, VDB-59524, VDB-59523 and VDB-59522 are pretty similar. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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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
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Timelineinfo

11/01/2011 🔍
11/24/2011 +23 days 🔍
11/24/2011 +0 days 🔍
11/24/2011 +0 days 🔍
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-2011-4254 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-4254
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-59517
X-Force: 71381
SecurityFocus: 50741
Vulnerability Center: 33925 - RealPlayer before 15.0.0 Remote Code Execution via a Crafted RTSP SETUP request, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 11/26/2021 19:59
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (62), 04/05/2017 14:54 (6), 11/26/2021 19:51 (4), 11/26/2021 19:59 (1)
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