CVE-2004-0550 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into visiting a malicious URL with excessive periods.
- 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-2004-0550?
CVE-2004-0550 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Realnetworks Realplayer, published on 15 Jun 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
Buffer overflow in Real Networks RealPlayer 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a URL with a large number of "." (period) characters.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0550?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Realnetworks Realplayer.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0550?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0550 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-2004-0550 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0550 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Realnetworks Realplayer
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gv88-7whc-qjv7.