CVE-2011-4252 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted media file with a malicious sample height 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-2011-4252?
CVE-2011-4252 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
The RV10 codec in RealNetworks RealPlayer before 15.0.0 and Mac RealPlayer before 12.0.0.1703 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted sample height.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4252?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Realnetworks Realplayer.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4252?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4252 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is CVE-2011-4252 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-4252 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Realnetworks Realplayer
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4jf7-fjc5-j529.