CVE-2011-4261 describes a heap memory corruption vulnerability in RealNetworks RealPlayer versions prior to 15.0.0. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or trigger a denial of service by providing specially crafted MP4 files with malicious video dimensions. 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. There is currently no public exploit code available, such as Metasploit or ExploitDB modules, and it is not listed on the CISA KEV catalog, indicating no active exploitation. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal.
| 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.