CVE-2005-0189 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in RealPlayer triggered by a long ShowPreferences argument.
- 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-2005-0189?
CVE-2005-0189 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Realnetworks Realplayer, published on 6 Feb 2005. 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in the HandleAction function in RealPlayer 10.5 (6.0.12.1040) and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long ShowPreferences argument.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0189?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Realnetworks Realone Player, Realnetworks Realplayer.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0189?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0189 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-2005-0189 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0189 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Realnetworks Realplayer
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8f38-4m5j-j72v.