CVE-2010-2999 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a malformed AAC file, requiring user interaction to open the 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-2010-2999?
CVE-2010-2999 is a critical vulnerability in Realnetworks Realplayer, published on 14 Dec 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
Integer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1, RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.0.1, Mac RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1, and Linux RealPlayer 11.0.2.1744 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via a malformed MLLT atom in an AAC file.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-2999?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Realnetworks Realplayer, Realnetworks Realplayer Sp.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2999?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-2999 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2010-2999 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-2999 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Realnetworks Realplayer
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m282-r3hp-qhhf.