CVE-2016-9018 Null dereference in n/a
Attackers can crash RealPlayer by opening a crafted QCP file due to improper handling of VRAT chunks, causing a null pointer dereference.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-9018?
CVE-2016-9018 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Realnetworks Realplayer, published on 28 Oct 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Improper handling of a repeating VRAT chunk in qcpfformat.dll allows attackers to cause a Null pointer dereference and crash in RealNetworks RealPlayer 18.1.5.705 through a crafted .QCP media file.
Weakness: CWE-476
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-9018?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Realnetworks Realplayer.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9018?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-9018 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-9018 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-9018 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Realnetworks Realplayer
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wgjq-7x8m-mfm7.