CVE-2002-1321 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious SMIL files or playlists with long filenames.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2002-1321?
CVE-2002-1321 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Realnetworks Realplayer, published on 27 Nov 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple buffer overflows in RealOne and RealPlayer allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language (SMIL) file with a long parameter, (2) a long long filename in a rtsp:// request, e.g. from a .m3u file, or (3) certain "Now Playing" options on a downloaded file with a long filename.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1321?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Realnetworks Realone Player, Realnetworks Realplayer.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1321?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1321 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2002-1321 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1321 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Realnetworks Realplayer
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pm67-v6xw-wv2c.