Heap-based buffer overflow in RealPlayer - CVE-2011-1525

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 rvrender.dll in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1 and 14.0.0 through 14.0.2, and RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5,. A remote attacker can use a crafted frame in an Internet Video Recording 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

How to mitigate CVE-2011-1525

Links to Public Exploits and PoC-codes

• Exploit #4481 - RealPlayer 14.0.1.633 - Heap Overflow (August 11, 2020)

External References

• http://aluigi.org/adv/real_5-adv.txt
• http://osvdb.org/71260
• http://secunia.com/advisories/43847
• http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8181
• http://service.real.com/realplayer/security/04122011_player/en/
• http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17019
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/517083/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46946
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025245
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66209

Related Security Bulletins

• Heap-based buffer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer