CVE-2007-5601 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via malicious playlist names in RealPlayer, requiring user interaction to import the playlist.
- 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-2007-5601?
CVE-2007-5601 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Realnetworks Realplayer, published on 20 Oct 2007. 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Database Component in MPAMedia.dll in RealNetworks RealPlayer 10.5 and 11 beta, and earlier versions including 10, RealOne Player, and RealOne Player 2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain playlist names, as demonstrated via the import method to the IERPCtl ActiveX control in ierpplug.dll.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5601?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Realnetworks Realplayer.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5601?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5601 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-2007-5601 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-5601 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in Realnetworks Realplayer
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gg6r-73rm-mqpm.