CVE-2011-4254 Code injection in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted RTSP requests, requiring user interaction to open the malicious stream.

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-2011-4254?

CVE-2011-4254 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 RTSP SETUP request.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4254?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Realnetworks Realplayer.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4254?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4254 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-2011-4254 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-4254 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Realnetworks Realplayer vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w2hp-w5jg-2493.

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