CVE-2012-0928 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted ATRAC audio 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-2012-0928?
CVE-2012-0928 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 ATRAC codec in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.x and 14.x through 14.0.7, RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5, and Mac RealPlayer 12.x before 12.0.0.1703 does not properly decode samples, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ATRAC audio file.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0928?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Realnetworks Realplayer, Realnetworks Realplayer Sp.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0928?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0928 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-2012-0928 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-0928 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Realnetworks Realplayer
Sources
Also known as GHSA-39wh-fw9m-cf9w.