CVE-2006-0323 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted SWF file in vulnerable RealNetworks media players.
- 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-2006-0323?
CVE-2006-0323 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Realnetworks Realplayer, published on 23 Mar 2006. 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 swfformat.dll in multiple RealNetworks products and versions including RealPlayer 10.x, RealOne Player, Rhapsody 3, and Helix Player allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SWF (Flash) file with (1) a size value that is less than the actual size, or (2) other unspecified manipulations.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0323?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Realnetworks Helix Player, Realnetworks Realone Player, Realnetworks Realplayer, Realnetworks Rhapsody.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0323?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-0323 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-2006-0323 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-0323 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in Realnetworks Realplayer
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cmx3-qq55-47x6.