Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer 10, RealPlayer 10.5 6.0.12.1040 through 6.0.12.1741, RealPlayer 11 11.0.0 through 11.0.4, RealPlayer Enterprise, Mac RealPlayer 10 and 10.1, Linux RealPlayer 10, and Helix Player 10.x allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed .RJS skin file that contains a web.xmb file with crafted length values.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Realnetworks | Realplayer | 10.0 |
| Realnetworks | Realplayer Enterprise | All versions |
| Realnetworks | Realplayer Sp | 1.0.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
| Apple | Mac Os X | All versions |
| Realnetworks | Helix Player | 10.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38218Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023489Patch
- http://service.real.com/realplayer/security/01192010_player/en/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/509104/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37880
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0178PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-10-010/Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/55799
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38218Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023489Patch
- http://service.real.com/realplayer/security/01192010_player/en/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/509104/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37880
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0178PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-10-010/Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-4246?
CVE-2009-4246 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer 10, RealPlayer 10.5 6.0.12.1040 through 6.0.12.1741, RealPlayer 11 11.0.0 through 11.0.4, RealPlayer Enterprise, Mac RealPlayer 10 and 10.1, Linu...
How severe is CVE-2009-4246?
CVE-2009-4246 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-4246?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Realnetworks Realplayer, Realnetworks Realplayer Enterprise, Realnetworks Realplayer Sp, Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac Os X.