Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1, 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 execute arbitrary code via malformed multi-rate data in an audio stream.
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 | 1:1.0.6-3.el4_8.1 | RHSA-2010:0981 |
Advisories 1
- RHSA-2010:0981 Red Hat Security Advisory: HelixPlayer removal Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 26, 2026