CVE-2022-32291 describes a critical arbitrary code execution vulnerability affecting RealPlayer versions up to 20.1.0.312. Attackers can exploit this by embedding a UNC share pathname pointing to a malicious DLL within a RAM file, which RealPlayer then attempts to load. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), this vulnerability requires user interaction (UI:R) but can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability (C:H/I:H/A:H) if successfully exploited. Currently, there is no public exploit code available, nor is there evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion, suggesting a low immediate threat despite its high severity.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 20.1.0.312CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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