Research > Zero-Day Tracker > 20121022
RealPlayer 3GP/3G2 File Handling Memory Corruption
Date Disclosed:
10/22/2012
Date Patched:
No patch available.
Vendor:
Real
Affected Software:
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RealPlayer 15.0.6.14 and earlier
Description:
A vulnerability exists within RealPlayer that can cause a write access violation, which may be exploited to gain arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the currently logged-on user. RealPlayer mishandles specially crafted 3GP and 3G2 files which subsequently causes an access violation within dmp4.dll. An attacker, if successful, may use this issue to gain arbitrary code execution.
Severity:
High
Code Execution:
Yes
Impact:
Remote Code Execution
Exploitation of this vulnerability is possible through the use of methods like drive-by attacks. Remote attackers who successfully exploit this vulnerability will be able to execute code on the vulnerable system with the same rights as the currently logged on user.
Mitigation:
Do not open untrustworthy 3GP and 3G2 files with RealPlayer.
Protection:
Links:
Status:
10.22.2012 - Vulnerability Disclosed
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