Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1, RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5, RealPlayer Enterprise 2.1.2 and 2.1.3, Linux RealPlayer 11.0.2.1744, and possibly HelixPlayer 1.0.6 and other versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted ImageMap data in a RealMedia file, related to certain improper integer calculations.
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
References
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-10-280
- RHSA-2010:0981 vendor-advisory
- 1024861 vdb-entry
- 69852 vdb-entry
- http://service.real.com/realplayer/security/12102010_player/en/