HTTP: Real Networks RealPlayer '.mp4' File Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Real Networks RealPlayer. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.

Extended Description

Real Networks RealPlayer is prone to a remote memory-corruption vulnerability. Attackers could exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Failed attacks will cause denial-of-service conditions. Versions prior to Real Networks RealPlayer SP 1.1.4 Build 12.0.0.756 are vulnerable.

Affected Products

Real_networks realplayer_sp

References

BugTraq: 52706

URL: http://www.realnetworks.com/

Short Name
HTTP:STC:STREAM:REAL-MP4-MEM
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
'.mp4' Code Corruption Execution File Memory Networks Real RealPlayer Remote bid:52706
Release Date
03/28/2012
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3336
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Real_networks

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