CVE-2011-4259 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 24 Nov 2011 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted MPG file with a malicious width value.

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-2011-4259?

CVE-2011-4259 is a critical 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

Integer underflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer before 15.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted width value in an MPG file.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4259?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Realnetworks Realplayer.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4259?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4259 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2011-4259 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-4259 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Realnetworks Realplayer vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7774-gchg-9xfw.