CVE-2012-5690 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious RealAudio file that triggers an invalid pointer access.
- 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-2012-5690?
CVE-2012-5690 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Realnetworks Realplayer, published on 19 Dec 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 16.0.0.282 and RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a RealAudio file that triggers access to an invalid pointer.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-5690?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Realnetworks Realplayer, Realnetworks Realplayer Sp.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5690?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-5690 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-2012-5690 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-5690 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Realnetworks Realplayer
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6hfg-w2cc-f56p.