CVE-2005-0191 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted RMP file with a long tag, requiring user interaction to open the file.
- 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-2005-0191?
CVE-2005-0191 is a medium-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
Off-by-one buffer overflow in the processing of tags in Real Metadata Package (RMP) files in RealPlayer 10.5 (6.0.12.1040) and earlier could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long tag.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0191?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Realnetworks Realone Player, Realnetworks Realplayer.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0191?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0191 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-2005-0191 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0191 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Realnetworks Realplayer
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cmg3-7h79-mcrf.