CVE-2012-0927 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 RealAudio 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-2012-0927?

CVE-2012-0927 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

Unspecified vulnerability in 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 the coded_frame_size value in a RealAudio audio stream.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0927?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Realnetworks Realplayer, Realnetworks Realplayer Sp.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0927?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0927 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

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Is CVE-2012-0927 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-0927 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-q23f-ccjm-8qc7.