#VU42748 Input validation error in RealPlayer - CVE-2013-3299

Vulnerability identifier: #VU42748

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-3299

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
RealPlayer
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: RealNetworks

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform service disruption.

RealNetworks RealPlayer 16.0.2.32 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption or application crash) via an HTML document containing JavaScript code that constructs a long string.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

RealPlayer: 4 - 16.0.0.282

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External links
https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2013/Jul/18

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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.