RealNetworks RealPlayer 15.0.6.14 RealAudio File code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in RealNetworks RealPlayer 15.0.6.14. Affected is an unknown function of the component RealAudio File Handler. The manipulation results in code injection. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2012-5690. Moreover, an exploit is present. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in RealNetworks RealPlayer 15.0.6.14 (Multimedia Player Software). Affected is an unknown function of the component RealAudio File Handler. 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. CVE summarizes:

RealNetworks RealPlayer before 16.0.0.282 and RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a RealAudio file that triggers access to an invalid pointer.

The weakness was disclosed 12/14/2012 by suto as not defined advisory (Website). The advisory is available at service.real.com. The public release has been coordinated in cooperation with the vendor. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2012-5690 since 10/29/2012. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The successful exploitation requires a authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

A public exploit has been developed in Ruby. The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. 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 (80687), Tenable (63289), SecurityFocus (BID 56956†), OSVDB (88487†) and Secunia (SA51589†). The entry VDB-7181 is pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Base Score: 9.9
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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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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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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: RealPlayer 16.0.0.282
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: realnetworks.com

Advisory: service.real.com
Researcher: suto
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2012-5690 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-5690
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-7182
X-Force: 80687
SecurityFocus: 56956 - Real Networks RealPlayer Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 51589 - RealPlayer Two Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 88487
Vulnerability Center: 37748 - RealNetworks RealPlayer and RealPlayer SP Allow Remote Code Execution via a Crafted RealAudio File, Medium

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

Created: 12/19/2012 10:36
Updated: 04/20/2021 12:03
Changes: 12/19/2012 10:36 (85), 04/22/2017 18:20 (5), 04/20/2021 12:03 (3)
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