NULL pointer dereference in RealNetworks RealPlayer



| Updated: 2020-08-09
Risk Medium
Patch available NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2016-9018
CWE-ID CWE-476
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 RealPlayer
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor RealNetworks

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) NULL pointer dereference

EUVDB-ID: #VU40064

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-9018

CWE-ID: CWE-476 - NULL Pointer Dereference

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference error 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. A remote attacker can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

RealPlayer: 18.1.5.705

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94239
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40617/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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