CVE-2011-1525 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted Internet Video Recording 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-2011-1525?
CVE-2011-1525 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Realnetworks Realplayer, published on 6 Apr 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 rvrender.dll in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1 and 14.0.0 through 14.0.2, and RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted frame in an Internet Video Recording (IVR) file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-1525?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Realnetworks Realplayer.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1525?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-1525 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-2011-1525 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-1525 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Realnetworks Realplayer
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pj94-34p9-c3wf.