CVE-2011-2954 Use after free in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a use-after-free flaw in RealPlayer's AutoUpdate feature when using the embedded player.
- 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-2011-2954?
CVE-2011-2954 is a critical use after free 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
Use-after-free vulnerability in the AutoUpdate feature in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1 and 14.0.0 through 14.0.5 and RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5, when an Embedded RealPlayer is used, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-399
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-2954?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Realnetworks Realplayer, Realnetworks Realplayer Sp.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2954?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-2954 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.
Is CVE-2011-2954 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-2954 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Realnetworks Realplayer
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5hv4-7gcf-rm56.