ID:4069 - Exploit for Heap-based buffer overflow in RealPlayer - CVE-2013-6877

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:4069 - Exploit for Heap-based buffer overflow in RealPlayer - CVE-2013-6877

ID:4069 - Exploit for Heap-based buffer overflow in RealPlayer - CVE-2013-6877

Published: August 11, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU42224
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2013-6877
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
RealPlayer

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Heap-based buffer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer before 17.0.4.61 on Windows, and Mac RealPlayer before 12.0.1.1738,. A remote attacker can use a long string in the TRACKID element of an RMP file to trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

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