CVE-2002-0415 Path traversal in n/a

Low 1.7 Published 11 Jun 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in the RealPlayer embedded web server.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2002-0415?

CVE-2002-0415 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in Realnetworks Realplayer, published on 11 Jun 2002. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the web server used in RealPlayer 6.0.7, and possibly other versions, may allow local users to read files that are accessible to RealPlayer via a .. (dot dot) in an HTTP GET request to port 1275.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0415?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Realnetworks Realplayer.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0415?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0415 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2002-0415 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0415 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Realnetworks Realplayer vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jh89-4fc9-pc78.