CVE-2010-2998 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malformed RealMedia IVR 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-2010-2998?
CVE-2010-2998 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
Array index error in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1 and RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malformed sample data in a RealMedia .IVR file, related to a "malformed IVR pointer index" issue.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-2998?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Realnetworks Realplayer, Realnetworks Realplayer Sp.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2998?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-2998 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-2010-2998 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-2998 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Realnetworks Realplayer
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w86r-9g3m-3pvh.