CVE-2022-32271 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.6 Published 3 Jun 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted DCP:// URIs in Real Player, allowing remote compromise of the user's system.

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-2022-32271?

CVE-2022-32271 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Realnetworks Realplayer, published on 3 Jun 2022. 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

In Real Player 20.0.8.310, there is a DCP:// URI Remote Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability. This is an internal URL Protocol used by Real Player to reference a file that contains an URL. It is possible to inject script code to arbitrary domains. It is also possible to reference arbitrary local files.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-32271?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Realnetworks Realplayer.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32271?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-32271 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2022-32271 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-32271 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-c794-99vm-w4j9.