CVE-2005-2710 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious RealPix or RealText files 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-2005-2710?
CVE-2005-2710 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Realnetworks Realplayer, published on 27 Sep 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
Format string vulnerability in Real HelixPlayer and RealPlayer 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) image handle or (2) timeformat attribute in a RealPix (.rp) or RealText (.rt) file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2710?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Realnetworks Helix Player, Realnetworks Realplayer.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2710?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2005-2710 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-2710 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Realnetworks Realplayer
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xq2m-jgm3-gpjw.