CVE-2005-2629 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a malicious .rm file exploiting an integer overflow in RealPlayer, 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
- Available
What is CVE-2005-2629?
CVE-2005-2629 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Realnetworks Realplayer, published on 18 Nov 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
Integer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer 8, 10, and 10.5, RealOne Player 1 and 2, and Helix Player 10.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an .rm movie file with a large value in the length field of the first data packet, which leads to a stack-based buffer overflow, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-1481.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2629?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Realnetworks Helix Player, Realnetworks Realone Player, Realnetworks Realplayer.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2629?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2005-2629 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-2629 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Realnetworks Realplayer
Sources
Also known as DSA-915-1, GHSA-595r-v88j-xqx7.