RealNetworks RealPlayer Playlist Handling Buffer Overflow
Publish date: September 02, 2015
Severity: CRITICAL
CVE Identifier: CVE-2007-5601
Advisory Date: SEP 02, 2015
DESCRIPTION
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Database Component in MPAMedia.dll in RealNetworks RealPlayer 10.5 and 11 beta, and earlier versions including 10, RealOne Player, and RealOne Player 2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain playlist names, as demonstrated via the import method to the IERPCtl ActiveX control in ierpplug.dll.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
- 1001144 - RealNetworks RealPlayer Playlist Handling Buffer Overflow
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1001144
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1001144 - RealNetworks RealPlayer Playlist Handling Buffer Overflow
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- RealNetworks RealPlayer 10.0
- RealNetworks RealPlayer 10.5
- RealNetworks RealPlayer 11 beta
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