CVE-2011-2951 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious AAC 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-2011-2951?
CVE-2011-2951 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
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 Mac RealPlayer 12.0.0.1569 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted raw_data_frame field in an AAC file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-2951?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Realnetworks Realplayer, Realnetworks Realplayer Sp.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2951?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-2951 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-2011-2951 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-2951 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Realnetworks Realplayer
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2v3m-xrw2-48mj.