Title: RealNetworks RealPlayer MP3 File Handling Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
Severity: MODERATE
Description:
RealNetworks RealPlayer is an application that allows users to play various media formats.
The application is prone to a remote denial-of-service vulnerability because it fails to handle specially crafted '.mp3' files.
An attacker may exploit this issue by enticing victims into opening a maliciously crafted file.
Exploiting this issue allows remote attackers to crash the application, denying further service to legitimate users.
RealPlayer 10 Gold is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Affected Products:
- Real Networks RealPlayer Gold 10.0
References:
- Insight Technologies: RealPlayer 11 GOLD 'MP3' remote DoS
- Real Networks: Real Networks Homepage
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