Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1 and 14.0.0 through 14.0.5, RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5, and RealPlayer Enterprise 2.0 through 2.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted ID3v2 tags in an MP3 file.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Realnetworks | Realplayer | 11.0 |
| Realnetworks | Realplayer Sp | 1.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://service.real.com/realplayer/security/08162011_player/en/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025943
- http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-11-267/
- http://service.real.com/realplayer/security/08162011_player/en/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025943
- http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-11-267/
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2949?
CVE-2011-2949 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1 and 14.0.0 through 14.0.5, RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5, and RealPlayer Enterprise 2.0 through 2.1.5 allows remote attackers ...
How severe is CVE-2011-2949?
CVE-2011-2949 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-2011-2949?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Realnetworks Realplayer, Realnetworks Realplayer Sp.