Stack-based buffer overflow in RealPlayer - CVE-2012-4987
Published: November 4, 2012 / Updated: August 11, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU43364
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2012-4987
CWE-ID: CWE-121
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit 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 when processing a crafted ZIP file that triggers incorrect processing of long pathnames by the Watch Folders feature. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger stack-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-2012-4987
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
External References
- http://osvdb.org/86721
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/117691/Realplayer-Watchfolders-Long-Filepath-Overflow.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2012/Oct/189
- http://www.reactionpenetrationtesting.co.uk/realplayer-watchfolders.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56324
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79663