RealNetworks RealPlayer up to 10.5 6.0.12.1040 path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in RealNetworks RealPlayer up to 10.5 6.0.12.1040. This impacts an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to path traversal. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2005-0190. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in RealNetworks RealPlayer up to 10.5 6.0.12.1040 (Multimedia Player Software). This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

Directory traversal vulnerability in RealPlayer 10.5 (6.0.12.1040) and earlier allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a Real Metadata Packages (RMP) file with a FILENAME tag containing .. (dot dot) sequences in a filename that ends with a ? (question mark) and an allowed file extension (e.g. .mp3), which bypasses the check for the file extension.

The bug was discovered 09/28/2004. The weakness was released 09/28/2004 by John Heasman and Marc Maiffret with RealNetworks (Website). The advisory is shared for download at service.real.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2005-0190 since 01/28/2005. 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 MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 15395 (RealPlayer Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities (2004-09-28)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 38320 (RealNetworks RealOne Player and RealPlayer Remote Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 10.5(Gold) eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at service.real.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be patching the affected component. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 3310.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (17551), Tenable (15395), SecurityFocus (BID 11308†), OSVDB (10419†) and Secunia (SA12672†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-861, VDB-855, VDB-854 and VDB-23853. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 15395
Nessus Name: RealPlayer Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities (2004-09-28)
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OpenVAS ID: 52219
OpenVAS Name: FreeBSD Ports: linux-realplayer
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Recommended: Patch
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Upgrade: RealPlayer 10.5(Gold)
Patch: service.real.com
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: realnetworks.com

Advisory: service.real.com
Researcher: John Heasman, Marc Maiffret
Organization: RealNetworks
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2005-0190 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-0190
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-856
X-Force: 17551 - RealNetworks RealPlayer media file deletion, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 11308 - RealNetworks RealOne Player And RealPlayer Remote Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability
Secunia: 12672 - RealOne Player / RealPlayer / Helix Player Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 10419 - RealNetworks Multiple Products Malformed Media File Arbitrary File Deletion
SecurityTracker: 1011449
Vulnerability Center: 5515 - Multiple Vulnerabilities in RealPlayer, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 09/29/2004 17:11
Updated: 07/06/2025 17:25
Changes: 09/29/2004 17:11 (103), 06/29/2019 12:20 (1), 07/06/2025 17:25 (17)
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