#VU42190 Stack-based buffer overflow in RealPlayer - CVE-2013-7260

Vulnerability identifier: #VU42190

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.5 [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/E:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-7260

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
RealPlayer
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: RealNetworks

Description

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 long (1) version number or (2) encoding declaration in the XML declaration of an RMP file, a different issue than CVE-2013-6877. 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.

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

Vulnerable software versions

RealPlayer: 2.1.2 - 16.0.3.51

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External links
https://service.real.com/realplayer/security/12202013_player/en/
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/30468/
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/698278
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64695
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90160

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.