CVE-2010-2996

Description

Array index error in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed header in a RealMedia .IVR file.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 9.25% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory real.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2216 vdb entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6703 signature vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/61425 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/513381/100/0/threaded mailing list
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-10-166
http://service.real.com/realplayer/security/08262010_player/en/ vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024370 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/41154 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-2996?
CVE-2010-2996 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2010-2996?
To fix CVE-2010-2996, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2010-2996 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2010-2996 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~9% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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