RealNetworks Helix DNA Server HTTP URL buffer overflow

helix-dna-url-bo (27317) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

RealNetworks Helix DNA Server is vulnerable to an unspecified buffer overflow related to the parsing of HTTP URLs. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.


Consequences:

Gain Access

Remedy:

Upgrade to the latest version of RealNetworks Helix DNA (11.1 or later), available from the RealNetworks Web site. See References.

References:

Platforms Affected:

  • Real Helix DNA Server 10
  • Real Helix DNA Server 11

Reported:

Jun 22, 2006

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