CVE-2010-4377 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious Real Audio file with a crafted cook audio codec.
- 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-2010-4377?
CVE-2010-4377 is a critical memory corruption 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1, RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5, Mac RealPlayer 11.0 through 12.0.0.1444, and Linux RealPlayer 11.0.2.1744 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by specifying many subbands in cook audio codec information in a Real Audio file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4377?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Realnetworks Realplayer, Realnetworks Realplayer Sp.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4377?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-4377 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-2010-4377 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-4377 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Realnetworks Realplayer
Sources
Also known as GHSA-272c-7cjj-8qc6.