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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.803043
Category:Buffer overflow
Title:RealPlayer Watch Folders Function Buffer Overflow Vulnerability - Windows
Summary:RealPlayer is prone to a buffer overflow vulnerability.
Description:Summary:
RealPlayer is prone to a buffer overflow vulnerability.

Vulnerability Insight:
The 'Watch Folders' function fails to process an overly long
directory path, which can be exploited to cause stack-based buffer overflow via
a crafted ZIP file.

Vulnerability Impact:
Successful exploitation will allow remote attackers to execute
arbitrary code on the system.

Affected Software/OS:
RealPlayer version 15.0.5.109

Solution:
No known solution was made available for at least one year since the disclosure of this vulnerability.
Likely none will be provided anymore.
General solution options are to upgrade to a newer release, disable respective features, remove the product or replace the product by another one.

CVSS Score:
6.8

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2012-4987
BugTraq ID: 56324
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56324
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2012/Oct/189
http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/117691/Realplayer-Watchfolders-Long-Filepath-Overflow.html
http://www.reactionpenetrationtesting.co.uk/realplayer-watchfolders.html
http://osvdb.org/86721
XForce ISS Database: realplayer-watch-folder-bo(79663)
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79663
CopyrightCopyright (C) 2012 Greenbone AG

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