Vulnerability Description
Multiple buffer overflows in RealNetworks Helix Server and Helix Mobile Server 11.x before 11.1.8 and 12.x before 12.0.1 allow remote attackers to (1) cause a denial of service via three crafted RTSP SETUP commands, or execute arbitrary code via (2) an NTLM authentication request with malformed base64-encoded data, (3) an RTSP DESCRIBE command, or (4) a DataConvertBuffer request.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Realnetworks | Helix Server | 11.0 |
| Realnetworks | Helix Server Mobile | 11.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://docs.real.com/docs/security/SecurityUpdate121508HS.pdfVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33360Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021498
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021499
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021500
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021501
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3521
- http://docs.real.com/docs/security/SecurityUpdate121508HS.pdfVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33360Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021498
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021499
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021500
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021501
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3521
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5911?
CVE-2008-5911 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Multiple buffer overflows in RealNetworks Helix Server and Helix Mobile Server 11.x before 11.1.8 and 12.x before 12.0.1 allow remote attackers to (1) cause a denial of service via three crafted RTSP ...
How severe is CVE-2008-5911?
CVE-2008-5911 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5911?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Realnetworks Helix Server, Realnetworks Helix Server Mobile.