CVE-2012-2406 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted RealMedia 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-2012-2406?
CVE-2012-2406 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Realnetworks Realplayer, published on 18 May 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 before 15.0.4.53, and RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5, does not properly parse ASMRuleBook data in RealMedia files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2406?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Realnetworks Realplayer, Realnetworks Realplayer Sp.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2406?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-2406 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-2012-2406 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-2406 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Realnetworks Realplayer
Sources
Also known as GHSA-96x2-w96j-h2h7.