CVE-2012-0924 describes a critical remote code execution vulnerability affecting RealNetworks RealPlayer versions 11.x, 14.x, and 15.x prior to 15.02.71, as well as RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5. This flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by embedding a malicious VIDOBJ_START_CODE in a video stream header. With a CVSS score of 9.3, this vulnerability is highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, medium attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion has been observed, the high FAUCET Risk Score of 78/100 indicates its potential severity.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
14.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:14.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
14.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:14.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
14.0.1.609CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:14.0.1.609:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
14.0.1.633CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:14.0.1.633:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
14.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:14.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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