CVE-2010-2578 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted QCP file, requiring user interaction to open the malicious media file.
- 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-2010-2578?
CVE-2010-2578 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Realnetworks Realplayer, published on 18 Oct 2010. 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 RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1, RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.4, and RealPlayer Enterprise 2.1.2 allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a crafted QCP file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-2578?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Realnetworks Realplayer, Realnetworks Realplayer Sp.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2578?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-2578 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-2010-2578 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-2578 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Realnetworks Realplayer
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x288-896x-pv8r.