RealNetworks RealPlayer long off-by-one buffer overflow
| realplayer-long-tag-bo (18982) |  High Risk |
Description:
RealNetworks' RealPlayer is vulnerable to an off-by-one buffer overflow when handling Real Metadata Package (RPM) files. A remote attacker could create a specially-crafted RPM file containing a long tag, which would overflow a buffer and possibly execute arbitrary code on the system, once the file is processed.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Install the appropriate update for your system, as listed in RealNetworks, Inc. Releases Update September 28, 2004. See References.
References:
- NGSSoftware Insight Security Research Advisory #NISR19012005g: RealPlayer Miscellaneous Vulnerabilities.
- RealNetworks, Inc. Service and Support Web site: RealNetworks, Inc. Releases Update to Address Security Vulnerabilities..
- BID-12315: RealNetworks RealOne Player And RealPlayer Multiple Potential Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2005-0191: Off-by-one buffer overflow in the processing of tags in Real Metadata Package (RMP) files in RealPlayer 10.5 (6.0.12.1040) and earlier could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long tag.
- RHSA-2005-299: realplayer security update
Platforms Affected:
- Real RealONE Player 1
- Real RealONE Player 2
- Real RealPlayer 10 jp
- Real RealPlayer 10 en
- Real RealPlayer 10 de
- Real RealPlayer 10 Beta
- Real RealPlayer 10.5
- Real RealPlayer 10.5_build_6.0.12.1016 Beta
- Real RealPlayer 10.5_build_6.0.12.1040
- Real RealPlayer 10_build_6.0.12.690
- RedHat RHEL Extras 3
Reported:
Sep 28, 2004
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