CVE-2011-4253 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via the RV20 codec in RealPlayer, 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-2011-4253?
CVE-2011-4253 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
Unspecified vulnerability in the RV20 codec in RealNetworks RealPlayer before 15.0.0 and Mac RealPlayer before 12.0.0.1703 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4253?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Realnetworks Realplayer.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4253?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4253 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-2011-4253 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-4253 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Realnetworks Realplayer
Sources
Also known as GHSA-948x-86gr-h2wj.