CVE-2012-5691 is a critical buffer overflow vulnerability affecting RealNetworks RealPlayer versions prior to 16.0.0.282 and RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system by enticing a user to open a specially crafted RealMedia file. With a CVSS score of 9.3, it presents a high risk due to its network-based attack vector, medium attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not currently listed on CISA's KEV catalog, a Metasploit module exists, indicating readily available exploit code, though there is minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 16.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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No media coverage found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.1 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.