Vulnerability Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1, RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.0.1, Mac RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1, Linux RealPlayer 11.0.2.1744, and possibly HelixPlayer 1.0.6 and other versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via a crafted StreamTitle tag in an ICY SHOUTcast stream, related to the SMIL file format.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Realnetworks | Realplayer | 11.0 |
| Realnetworks | Realplayer Sp | 1.0.0 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | All versions |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://service.real.com/realplayer/security/12102010_player/en/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0981.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024861
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-10-270
- http://service.real.com/realplayer/security/12102010_player/en/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0981.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024861
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-10-270
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-2997?
CVE-2010-2997 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Use-after-free vulnerability in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1, RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.0.1, Mac RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1, Linux RealPlayer 11.0.2.1744, and possibly HelixPlayer 1.0...
How severe is CVE-2010-2997?
CVE-2010-2997 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-2010-2997?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Realnetworks Realplayer, Realnetworks Realplayer Sp, Apple Mac Os X, Linux Linux Kernel.