CVE-2009-4241 describes a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in multiple versions of RealNetworks RealPlayer, RealPlayer Enterprise, Mac RealPlayer, Linux RealPlayer, and Helix Player. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting a malicious file with invalid ASMRuleBook structures, leading to heap memory corruption. With a CVSS score of 9.3, this vulnerability is critical, requiring medium attack complexity but potentially resulting in complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion has been identified, the high FAUCET Risk Score of 84/100 indicates its potential severity.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
10.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
10.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
11.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
11.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:11.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
11.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:11.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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