CVE-2004-0258 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malformed media files in RealOne Player or RealPlayer Enterprise.
- 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-2004-0258?
CVE-2004-0258 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Realnetworks Realplayer, published on 18 Mar 2004. 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 Player, RealOne Player 2.0, RealOne Enterprise Desktop, and RealPlayer Enterprise allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malformed (1) .RP, (2) .RT, (3) .RAM, (4) .RPM or (5) .SMIL files.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0258?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Realnetworks Realone Desktop Manager, Realnetworks Realone Enterprise Desktop, Realnetworks Realone Player, Realnetworks Realplayer.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0258?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0258 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-2004-0258 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0258 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Realnetworks Realplayer
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3vv5-76vv-6h5f.