CVE-2011-4259 describes an integer underflow vulnerability in RealNetworks RealPlayer versions prior to 15.0.0. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting a malicious MPG file with a specially designed width value. With a CVSS score of 9.3, this vulnerability is considered critical 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.
| 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
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.