CVE-2012-0923 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 8 Feb 2012 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted RV20 RealVideo stream 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-2012-0923?

CVE-2012-0923 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Realnetworks Realplayer, published on 8 Feb 2012. 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 RV20 codec in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.x, 14.x, and 15.x before 15.02.71, and RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5, does not properly handle the frame size array, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RV20 RealVideo video stream.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0923?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Realnetworks Realplayer, Realnetworks Realplayer Sp.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0923?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0923 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

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Is CVE-2012-0923 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-0923 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-qv68-4p93-j34p.