CVE-2011-4256 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted media files due to uninitialized index values in the RV30 codec.
- 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-2011-4256?
CVE-2011-4256 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 RV30 codec in RealNetworks RealPlayer before 15.0.0 and Mac RealPlayer before 12.0.0.1703 does not initialize an unspecified index value, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4256?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Realnetworks Realplayer.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4256?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4256 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is CVE-2011-4256 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-4256 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Realnetworks Realplayer
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vrp2-j6jv-565c.