CVE-2010-4384 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malformed RealMedia 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
- Available
What is CVE-2010-4384?
CVE-2010-4384 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
Array index error in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1, RealPlayer Enterprise 2.1.2, Mac RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1, Linux RealPlayer 11.0.2.1744, and possibly HelixPlayer 1.0.6 and other versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed Media Properties Header (aka MDPR) in a RealMedia file.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4384?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Realnetworks Realplayer.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4384?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2010-4384 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-4384 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Realnetworks Realplayer
Sources
Also known as GHSA-97j2-qfcm-f8wh.