CVE-2016-9018 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

Improper handling of a repeating VRAT chunk in qcpfformat.dll allows attackers to cause a Null pointer dereference and crash in RealNetworks RealPlayer 18.1.5.705 through a crafted .QCP media file.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Realnetworks	Realplayer	18.1.5.705

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-476

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94239Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40617/ExploitThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94239Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40617/ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-9018?

CVE-2016-9018 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Improper handling of a repeating VRAT chunk in qcpfformat.dll allows attackers to cause a Null pointer dereference and crash in RealNetworks RealPlayer 18.1.5.705 through a crafted .QCP media file.

How severe is CVE-2016-9018?

CVE-2016-9018 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-9018?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Realnetworks Realplayer.