CVE-2012-4987 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability affecting RealNetworks RealPlayer 15.0.5.109. This flaw allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing a specially crafted ZIP file that exploits incorrect handling of long pathnames within the Watch Folders feature. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.8, indicating a medium severity with potential for partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact, requiring medium attack complexity and no authentication. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
15.0.5.109CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:15.0.5.109:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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