CVE-2011-4248 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malformed 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-2011-4248?
CVE-2011-4248 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 malformed AAC file.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4248?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Realnetworks Realplayer.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4248?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4248 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-2011-4248 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-4248 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Realnetworks Realplayer
Sources
Also known as GHSA-338p-8vw7-xgw3.