CVE-2008-3066 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in RealPlayer's ActiveX control by manipulating media library files.
- 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-2008-3066?
CVE-2008-3066 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in a certain ActiveX control in rjbdll.dll in RealNetworks RealPlayer Enterprise, RealPlayer 10, and RealPlayer 10.5 before build 6.0.12.1675 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by importing a file into a media library and then deleting this file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3066?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Realnetworks Realplayer.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3066?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3066 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-2008-3066 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-3066 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Realnetworks Realplayer
Sources
Also known as GHSA-479q-g97m-m3g5.