RealNetworks RealPlayer RV40 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of RealNetworks RealPlayer. User interaction is required in that a target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The flaw exists within the rv40.dll component for RealNetworks RealPlayer. When parsing a stream containing RV40 sample data, a value is miscalculated before being used as an offset from a base pointer address. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code under the context of the process.
Additional Details
RealNetworks has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
http://service.real.com/realplayer/security/09072012_player/en/
Disclosure Timeline
- 2011-10-21 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2012-11-15 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Dan Rosenberg of Virtual Security Research
Damian Put
