CVE-2008-1309 Use after free in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 12 Mar 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the browser via a use-after-free vulnerability in the RealPlayer ActiveX control triggered by long string assignments.

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-2008-1309?

CVE-2008-1309 is a critical use after free vulnerability in Realnetworks Realplayer, published on 12 Mar 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

The RealAudioObjects.RealAudio ActiveX control in rmoc3260.dll in RealNetworks RealPlayer Enterprise, RealPlayer 10, RealPlayer 10.5 before build 6.0.12.1675, and RealPlayer 11 before 11.0.3 build 6.0.14.806 does not properly manage memory for the (1) Console or (2) Controls property, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (browser crash) via a series of assignments of long string values, which triggers an overwrite of freed heap memory.

Weakness: CWE-399

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1309?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Realnetworks Realplayer.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1309?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1309 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is CVE-2008-1309 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1309 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.

All Realnetworks Realplayer vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g64h-446x-5j6x.