CVE-2011-2949 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious MP3 file with crafted ID3v2 tags 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-2011-2949?
CVE-2011-2949 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Realnetworks Realplayer, published on 18 Aug 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 RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1 and 14.0.0 through 14.0.5, RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5, and RealPlayer Enterprise 2.0 through 2.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted ID3v2 tags in an MP3 file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-2949?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Realnetworks Realplayer, Realnetworks Realplayer Sp.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2949?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-2949 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-2011-2949 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-2949 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Realnetworks Realplayer
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ffx4-w9p9-2246.