RealPlayer RA Field Size File Processing Heap Overflow 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 .ra/.ram file or visit a malicious web site.
The specific flaw exists during the parsing of files with improperly defined size field in the RA header. Specifying a large unsigned value data can trigger a heap corruption and further result 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
- 2007-02-16 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2007-10-31 - Coordinated public release of advisory
- 2023-09-20 - Advisory Updated
Credit
Anonymous
