#VU1355 Stack-based buffer overflow in RealPlayer - CVE-2007-5601
Published: December 16, 2016 / Updated: October 9, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU1355
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red
CVE-ID: CVE-2007-5601
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
RealPlayer
RealPlayer
Software vendor:
RealNetworks
RealNetworks
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when processing playlist names passed via "Import()" method to RealPlayer IERPCtl ActiveX control (ierpplug.dll). A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into opening it, cause stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in compromise of vulnerable system.
Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited.
Remediation
Install patch from vendor's website:
http://service.real.com/realplayer/security/191007_player/en/
http://service.real.com/realplayer/security/191007_player/en/