CVE-2011-10028

Public Exploit
RealNetworks Arcade Games StubbyUtil.ProcessMgr ActiveX Arbitrary Code Execution

Description

The RealNetworks RealArcade platform includes an ActiveX control (InstallerDlg.dll, version 2.6.0.445) that exposes a method named Exec via the StubbyUtil.ProcessMgr COM object. This method allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on a victim's Windows machine without proper validation or restrictions. This platform was sometimes referred to or otherwise known as RealArcade or Arcade Games and has since consolidated with RealNetworks' platform, GameHouse.

Category

8.7
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.24%
Third-Party Advisory checkpoint.com Third-Party Advisory vulncheck.com
Affected: RealNetworks RealArcade ActiveX
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17105 exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17149 exploit
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/browser/real_arcade_installerdlg.rb exploit
https://advisories.checkpoint.com/defense/advisories/public/2011/cpai-2011-347.html third party advisory
https://www.gamehouse.com/ product
https://archive.org/details/com.real.arcade product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/real-networks-arcade-games-activex-arbitrary-code-execution third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-10028?
CVE-2011-10028 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-10028?
To fix CVE-2011-10028, 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-2011-10028 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2011-10028 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2011-10028?
CVE-2011-10028 affects RealNetworks RealArcade ActiveX.
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