CVE-2011-2955 Use after free in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 18 Aug 2011 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a use-after-free vulnerability in RealPlayer when using an embedded player with a modal dialog.

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-2011-2955?

CVE-2011-2955 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 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, when an Embedded RealPlayer is used, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to a modal dialog.

Weakness: CWE-399

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-2955?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Realnetworks Realplayer, Realnetworks Realplayer Sp.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2955?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-2955 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-2011-2955 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-2955 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Realnetworks Realplayer vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vwmr-vj3v-wp4w.