CVE-2011-4247 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted QCELP stream 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-2011-4247?

CVE-2011-4247 is a critical code injection 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

RealNetworks RealPlayer before 15.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted QCELP stream.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4247?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Realnetworks Realplayer.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4247?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4247 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2011-4247 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-4247 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Realnetworks Realplayer vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7fh8-wph8-prvr.

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