CVE-2011-0694 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 21 Feb 2011 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via cross-domain scripting in RealPlayer due to predictable temporary file names.

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-2011-0694?

CVE-2011-0694 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Realnetworks Realplayer, published on 21 Feb 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

RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1, SP 1.0 through 1.1.5, and 14.0.0 through 14.0.1, and Enterprise 2.0 through 2.1.4, uses predictable names for temporary files, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-domain scripting attacks and execute arbitrary code via the OpenURLinPlayerBrowser function.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-0694?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Realnetworks Realplayer, Realnetworks Realplayer Sp.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0694?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-0694 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2011-0694 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-0694 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-4c7v-wvrw-qr33.