RealNetworks RealPlayer up to 14.0.7 code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in RealNetworks RealPlayer. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. This manipulation causes code injection. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2011-4258. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in RealNetworks RealPlayer (Multimedia Player Software) and classified as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect 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 length of an MLTI chunk in an IVR file.

The weakness was released 11/24/2011 by Alexander Gavrun (iDefense) with Zero Day Initiative (Website). The advisory is shared at service.real.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2011-4258. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. 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.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (71385), Tenable (57025), SecurityFocus (BID 50741†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-33940†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-59525, VDB-59524, VDB-59523 and VDB-59522. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best 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-2011-4258 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-4258
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-59521
X-Force: 71385
SecurityFocus: 50741 - Real Networks RealPlayer Versions Prior to 15.0.0 Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 33940 - RealPlayer before 15.0.0 Remote Code Execution via a Crafted Length of an MLTI Chunk in an IVR File, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 11/26/2021 20:58
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (62), 04/05/2017 14:57 (11), 11/26/2021 20:51 (4), 11/26/2021 20:58 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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