CVE-2009-4246

Stack-based buffer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer 10, RealPlayer 10.5 6.0.12.1040 through 6.0.12.1741, RealPlayer 11 11.0.0 through 11.0.4, RealPlayer…

published January 25, 2010

CVSS
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EPSS
7%
Percentile
94.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A well-crafted .RJS skin file is all it takes to exploit this stack-based buffer overflow in RealPlayer. Just one user-assisted click could unleash chaos! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a sneaky magician slipping a fake card into your hand. If you don't notice that something's off, you might end up playing a dangerous game without any idea of the risks involved! An attacker could execute arbitrary code on your system, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control. This means they could install malware, steal personal information, or disrupt your system's normal operation—definitely not the kind of magic trick you want to experience!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a sneaky magician slipping a fake card into your hand. If you don't notice that something's off, you might end up playing a dangerous game without any idea of the risks involved! This vulnerability arises from a stack-based buffer overflow when processing a malformed .RJS skin file that contains a crafted web.xmb file with specific length values. Simply put, it allows attackers to overwrite important memory areas, opening the door to arbitrary code execution.

What to do

An attacker could execute arbitrary code on your system, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control. This means they could install malware, steal personal information, or disrupt your system's normal operation—definitely not the kind of magic trick you want to experience! To safeguard your system, consider updating to the latest version of RealPlayer or switching to a different media player altogether. It's also wise to avoid opening any .RJS skin files from untrusted sources, as they could be the key to exploitation! You've got this! Stay vigilant, and soon enough, your defenses will be stronger than a superhero's shield! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.07333 · 94.4th percentile
Published
2010-01-25T19:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 JAN 19:00Z
    Stack-based buffer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer 10, RealPlayer 10.5 6.0.12.1040 through 6.0.12.1741, RealPlayer 11 11.0.0 through 11.0.4, RealPlayer…
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