Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in rtffplin.cpp in RealPlayer 10.5 6.0.12.1056 on Windows, and 10, 10.0.1.436, and other versions before 10.0.5 on Linux, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a RealMedia file with a long RealText string, such as an SMIL file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Realnetworks | Realplayer | <= 10.0.5 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16981
- http://service.real.com/help/faq/security/050623_player/EN/Patch
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-826PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=250&type=vulnerabilities&flasVendor Advisory
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_37_real_player.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-517.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-523.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16981
- http://service.real.com/help/faq/security/050623_player/EN/Patch
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-826PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=250&type=vulnerabilities&flasVendor Advisory
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_37_real_player.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-517.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-523.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-1766?
CVE-2005-1766 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). Heap-based buffer overflow in rtffplin.cpp in RealPlayer 10.5 6.0.12.1056 on Windows, and 10, 10.0.1.436, and other versions before 10.0.5 on Linux, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code v...
How severe is CVE-2005-1766?
CVE-2005-1766 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-1766?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Realnetworks Realplayer.