CVE-2005-0755 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious RAM file with a long hostname in RealPlayer.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2005-0755?
CVE-2005-0755 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Realnetworks Realplayer, published on 21 Apr 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in RealPlayer 10 and earlier, Helix Player before 10.0.4, and RealOne Player v1 and v2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long hostname in a RAM file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0755?
It affects 3 products.
Linux distribution packages (8)
HelixPlayer Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as | All versions | 1:1.0.4-1.1.EL4.2 |
HelixPlayer-debuginfo Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as | All versions | 1:1.0.4-1.1.EL4.2 |
HelixPlayer Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop | All versions | 1:1.0.4-1.1.EL4.2 |
HelixPlayer-debuginfo Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop | All versions | 1:1.0.4-1.1.EL4.2 |
HelixPlayer Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es | All versions | 1:1.0.4-1.1.EL4.2 |
HelixPlayer-debuginfo Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es | All versions | 1:1.0.4-1.1.EL4.2 |
HelixPlayer Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws | All versions | 1:1.0.4-1.1.EL4.2 |
HelixPlayer-debuginfo Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws | All versions | 1:1.0.4-1.1.EL4.2 |
Products include Realnetworks Helix Player, Realnetworks Realone Player, Realnetworks Realplayer.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0755?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2005-0755 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0755 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Realnetworks Realplayer
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6vv8-rfc4-9vrf, RHSA-2005:392.