CVE-2005-3677 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted image in a RealPlayer Skin file, 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-2005-3677?
CVE-2005-3677 is a high-severity memory corruption 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
Buffer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer 10 and 10.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted image in a RealPlayer Skin (RJS) file. NOTE: due to the lack of details, it is unclear how this is different than CVE-2005-2629 and CVE-2005-2630, but the vendor advisory implies that it is different.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3677?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Realnetworks Realplayer.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3677?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-3677 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-2005-3677 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-3677 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Realnetworks Realplayer
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w924-f8cp-9m63.