CVE-2008-0098 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in RealPlayer, requiring user interaction to trigger the vulnerability.
- 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-2008-0098?
CVE-2008-0098 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Realnetworks Realplayer, published on 8 Jan 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
Buffer overflow in RealPlayer 11 build 6.0.14.748 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors. NOTE: As of 20080103, this disclosure has no actionable information. However, because the VulnDisco Pack author is a reliable researcher, the issue is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0098?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Realnetworks Realplayer.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0098?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0098 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-2008-0098 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0098 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Realnetworks Realplayer
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3xhj-ccfg-q5j3.