CVE-2012-0924 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 malicious video 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-2012-0924?

CVE-2012-0924 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

RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.x, 14.x, and 15.x before 15.02.71, and RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving a VIDOBJ_START_CODE code in a header within a video stream.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0924?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Realnetworks Realplayer, Realnetworks Realplayer Sp.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0924?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0924 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

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Is CVE-2012-0924 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-0924 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-x6cf-xwx8-988q.