CVE-2010-4393 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious AVI 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-2010-4393?
CVE-2010-4393 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Realnetworks Realplayer, published on 31 Jan 2011. 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 vidplin.dll in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1 and 14.0.x before 14.0.2, and RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted header in an AVI file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4393?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Realnetworks Realplayer, Realnetworks Realplayer Sp.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4393?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-4393 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-2010-4393 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-4393 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Realnetworks Realplayer
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8g2r-5pm7-653f.