CVE-2012-4987 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted ZIP file exploiting a stack-based buffer overflow in RealPlayer's Watch Folders feature.
- 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-2012-4987?
CVE-2012-4987 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Realnetworks Realplayer, published on 4 Nov 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer 15.0.5.109 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ZIP file that triggers incorrect processing of long pathnames by the Watch Folders feature.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4987?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Realnetworks Realplayer.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4987?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4987 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-2012-4987 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-4987 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Realnetworks Realplayer
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q7w6-w686-vfgw.