CVE-2011-4260 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malformed MP4 file 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-2011-4260?

CVE-2011-4260 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 malformed header in an MP4 file.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4260?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Realnetworks Realplayer.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4260?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4260 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-2011-4260 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-4260 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Realnetworks Realplayer vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rrc8-33wq-rcvx.

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