CVE-2011-1426

Description

The OpenURLInDefaultBrowser method in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1 and 14.0.0 through 14.0.2, and RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5, launches a default handler for the filename specified in the first argument, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .rnx filename corresponding to a crafted RNX file.

9.3

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 4.38% Top 15%

Vendor Advisory real.com Vendor Advisory vupen.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/517470/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://service.real.com/realplayer/security/04122011_player/en/	vendor advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1025351	vdb entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0979	vdb entry vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66728	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47335	vdb entry
http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-11-122/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-1426?: CVE-2011-1426 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-1426?: To fix CVE-2011-1426, 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-2011-1426 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2011-1426 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~4% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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