RTSP: RealNetworks Helix Server rn5auth Credential Parsing Buffer Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the RealNetworks Helix Server. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the application.
Extended Description
RealNetworks Helix Server is prone to multiple remote vulnerabilities. Attackers can exploit theses issues to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application, cause denial-of service conditions, retrieve potentially sensitive information, execute arbitrary script code in the browser of an unsuspecting user in the context of the affected site, and steal cookie-based authentication credentials. RealNetworks Helix Server 14.2.0.212 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Affected Products
Real_networks helix_server
Short Name
RTSP:HELIX-RN5AUTH
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
RTSP
Keywords
Buffer CVE-2012-0942 Credential Helix Overflow Parsing RealNetworks Server bid:52929 rn5auth
Release Date
01/07/2013
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-19.4
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
vsrx-19.2
srx-19.3
srx-branch-12.3
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3434
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Real_networks
CVSS Score
7.5