CVE-2007-5400 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted SWF file due to a heap-based buffer overflow 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-2007-5400?
CVE-2007-5400 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Realnetworks Realplayer, published on 28 Jul 2008. 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 the Shockwave Flash (SWF) frame handling in RealNetworks RealPlayer 10.5 Build 6.0.12.1483 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SWF file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5400?
It affects 2 products.
Linux distribution packages (4)
realplayer-uninstall Red Hat:rhel_extras:3 | All versions | 0:10.0.9-0.rhel3.7 |
RealPlayer-uninstall Red Hat:rhel_extras:4 | All versions | 0:10.0.9-3 |
RealPlayer-uninstall Red Hat:rhel_extras:5::client | All versions | 0:10.0.9-4.el5 |
RealPlayer-uninstall Red Hat:rhel_extras:5::server | All versions | 0:10.0.9-4.el5 |
Products include Real Realplayer, Realnetworks Realplayer.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5400?
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-2007-5400 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-5400 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qw24-6ccm-w25c, RHSA-2008:0812.