CVE-2012-0942 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on RealNetworks Helix Server via a buffer overflow in authentication handling.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-0942?
CVE-2012-0942 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Apr 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in rn5auth.dll in RealNetworks Helix Server and Helix Mobile Server 14.x before 14.3.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted authentication credentials.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0942?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Realnetworks Helix Mobile Server, Realnetworks Helix Server.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0942?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0942 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2012-0942 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-0942 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v9c9-26gp-xp38.