RealNetworks RealPlayer 15.0.6.14 RealMedia File memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in RealNetworks RealPlayer 15.0.6.14. This impacts an unknown function of the component RealMedia File Handler. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2012-5691. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability was found in RealNetworks RealPlayer 15.0.6.14 (Multimedia Player Software). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component RealMedia File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer before 16.0.0.282 and RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RealMedia file.

The weakness was released 12/14/2012 by suto as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at service.real.com. The public release was coordinated with RealNetworks. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2012-5691 since 10/29/2012. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be initiated remotely. Required for exploitation is a simple authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

A public exploit has been developed in Ruby. The exploit is available at securityfocus.com. It is declared as highly functional. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 63289 (RealPlayer for Windows < 16.0.0.282 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 120742 (RealNetworks RealPlayer Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 16.0.0.282 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 12745.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (80686), Exploit-DB (23694), Tenable (63289), SecurityFocus (BID 56956†) and OSVDB (88486†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-7182. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
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Nessus ID: 63289
Nessus Name: RealPlayer for Windows < 16.0.0.282 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 803088
OpenVAS Name: RealNetworks RealPlayer Code Execution Vulnerabilities - Dec12 (Win)
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Saint ID: exploit_info/realplayer_internetshortcut_url
Saint Name: RealPlayer InternetShortcut URL property buffer overflow

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MetaSploit ID: real_player_url_property_bof.rb
MetaSploit Name: RealPlayer RealMedia File Handling Buffer Overflow
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: RealPlayer 16.0.0.282
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Vendor: realnetworks.com

Advisory: service.real.com
Researcher: suto
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-5691 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-5691
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-7181
X-Force: 80686 - Real Networks RealPlayer RealMedia files buffer overflow, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 56956 - Real Networks RealPlayer Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 51589 - RealPlayer Two Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 88486
SecurityTracker: 1027893 - RealPlayer Buffer Overflow and Invalid Pointer Flaw Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
Vulnerability Center: 37749 - RealNetworks RealPlayer and RealPlayer SP Allow Remote Code Execution via a Crafted RealMedia File, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/19/2012 09:56
Updated: 09/10/2025 21:25
Changes: 12/19/2012 09:56 (100), 04/22/2017 18:20 (8), 04/20/2021 12:00 (3), 06/13/2024 22:32 (15), 09/10/2025 21:25 (1)
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