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9.3

RealPlayer can be hijacked by malicious media file

CVE-2010-4379 · published 15 years ago
Summary

Certain Windows, Mac and Linux versions of RealPlayer and RealPlayer SP can be tricked by a specially crafted file to give an attacker control of the computer. This could let the attacker run unwanted programs or steal information. Install the latest RealPlayer updates or switch to a different media player to stay safe.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
realnetworks realplayer 11.0
11.0.1
11.0.2
11.0.3
11.0.4
11.0.5
11.1
11.0.2.1744
2.1.2
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
realnetworks realplayer_sp 1.0.0
1.0.1
1.0.2
1.0.5
1.1
1.1.1
1.1.2
1.1.3
1.1.4
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer_sp:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Heap-based buffer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1, RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.4, RealPlayer Enterprise 2.1.2, Mac RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1, Linux RealPlayer 11.0.2.1744...
Heap-based buffer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1, RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.4, RealPlayer Enterprise 2.1.2, Mac RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1, Linux RealPlayer 11.0.2.1744, and possibly HelixPlayer 1.0.6 and other versions, allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a crafted SIPR file.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
9.3 Critical
Exploitation
3% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published14 Dec 2010
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2010-4379 · NVD
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