Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer 10.5 (6.0.12.1056 and earlier), 10, 8, and RealOne Player V2 and V1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via .WAV files.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 4 | HelixPlayer | 1:1.0.3-1 | RHSA-2005:271 |
Advisories 1
- RHSA-2005:271 Red Hat Security Advisory: HelixPlayer security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 29, 2026
References
- RHSA-2005:271 vendor-advisory
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:11419 vdb-entry signature
- http://service.real.com/help/faq/security/050224_player/EN/
- RHSA-2005:265 vendor-advisory
- 20050302 RealOne Player / Real .WAV Heap Overflow File Format Vulnerability mailing-list
- 20050302 RealOne Player / Real .WAV Heap Overflow File Format Vulnerability mailing-list