CVE-2005-0611
mediumpriority · track · 21EPSS 0.038 · 90 %ileEUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-28
Heap-based buffer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer 10.5 (6.0.12.1056 and earlier), 10, 8, and RealOne Player V2 and V1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via .WAV files.
remediations
Vendor fix, mitigation, or workaround guidance, as published by each source.
A vendor fix is available.
- FixedRed Hat Desktop version 4 Extrasredhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. To update all RPMs for your particular architecture, run: rpm -Fvh [filenames] where [filenames] is a list of the RPMs you wish to upgrade. Only those RPMs which are currently installed will be updated. Those RPMs which are not installed but included in the list will not be updated. Note that you can also use wildcards (*.rpm) if your current directory *only* contains the desired RPMs. Please note that this update is also available via Red Hat Network. Many people find this an easier way to apply updates. To use Red Hat Network, launch the Red Hat Update Agent with the following command: up2date This will start an interactive process that will result in the appropriate RPMs being upgraded on your system.
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2005:265 - FixedRed Hat Desktop version 3 Extrasredhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system:
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2005:299
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode
weaknesses
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affected products (10)
Products and version ranges known to be affected.
advisories (2)
Vendor and ecosystem advisories describing this.
- RHSA-2005:265Red Hat Security Advisory: RealPlayer security update2005-03-03csaf · redhat_csafUS
An updated RealPlayer package that fixes two buffer overflow issues is now available. This update has been rated as having critical security impact by the Red Hat Security Response Team.
- RHSA-2005:299Red Hat Security Advisory: realplayer security update2005-03-21csaf · redhat_csafUS
Updated realplayer packages that fix a number of security issues are now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Extras. This update has been rated as having important security impact by the Red Hat Security Response Team.
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sources
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references (12)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110979465912834&w=2enisa_euvd
- http://marc.info/?l=vulnwatch&m=110977858619314&w=2enisa_euvd
- http://service.real.com/help/faq/security/050224_player/EN/enisa_euvd
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-265.htmlenisa_euvd
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-271.htmlenisa_euvd
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11419enisa_euvd
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110979465912834&w=2nvd
- http://marc.info/?l=vulnwatch&m=110977858619314&w=2nvd
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