CVE-2011-4257 describes a critical arbitrary code execution vulnerability in RealNetworks RealPlayer versions prior to 15.0.0, specifically within the Cook codec when processing crafted channel data. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 9.3, indicating a severe risk due to its network-based attack vector, medium attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its high severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 14.0.7CPE 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
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.1 Reddit, 0.1 Bluesky, 0.1 Mastodon, and 0.2 GitHub mentions.
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.