CVE-2009-0376 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted IVR file, requiring user interaction to open the file 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-0376?
CVE-2009-0376 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Realnetworks Realplayer, published on 8 Feb 2009. 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 a DLL file in RealNetworks RealPlayer 10, RealPlayer 10.5 6.0.12.1040 through 6.0.12.1741, RealPlayer 11 11.0.0 through 11.0.4, RealPlayer Enterprise, Mac RealPlayer 10 and 10.1, Linux RealPlayer 10, and Helix Player 10.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Internet Video Recording (IVR) file with a modified field that controls an unspecified structure length and triggers heap corruption, related to use of RealPlayer through a Windows Explorer plugin.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0376?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Realnetworks Realplayer.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0376?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0376 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-2009-0376 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0376 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Realnetworks Realplayer
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q369-qc62-gmgr.