RealNetworks RealPlayer PLS File Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute code on vulnerable installations of RealPlayer. User interaction is required in that a user must open a malicious .pls file or visit a malicious web site.
The specific flaw exists during the parsing of corrupted playlist files. Malicious corruption causes RealPlayer to call into a static heap address which can be leveraged by an attacker resulting in arbitrary code execution under the context of the logged in user.
Additional Details
RealNetworks has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
http://service.real.com/realplayer/security/10252007_player/en/
Disclosure Timeline
- 2007-03-09 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2007-10-31 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Anonymous
