Heap-based buffer overflow in RealPlayer - CVE-2013-6877
Published: December 20, 2013 / Updated: August 11, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU42224
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2013-6877
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerability details
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.
Affected software
RealPlayer
How to mitigate CVE-2013-6877
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Links to Public Exploits and PoC-codes
External References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-12/0104.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/124535
- http://service.real.com/realplayer/security/12202013_player/en/
- http://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/realplayer-heap-based-buffer-overflow-vulnerability
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64398