CVE-2011-4246 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via memory corruption in the AAC codec, requiring user interaction to open malicious media.
- 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-2011-4246?
CVE-2011-4246 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Realnetworks Realplayer, published on 24 Nov 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
The AAC codec in RealNetworks RealPlayer before 15.0.0 and Mac RealPlayer before 12.0.0.1703 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4246?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Realnetworks Realplayer.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4246?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4246 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-2011-4246 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-4246 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Realnetworks Realplayer
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v33p-jg5c-28fm.