CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-0550

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Real Networks RealPlayer 10 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited by a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a URL containing a large number of period characters.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely take control of the victim's system, installing malware or stealing data, without requiring user interaction beyond clicking a crafted link.

Recommendation

Immediately update RealPlayer to the latest available version that fixes this vulnerability, or consider using an alternative media player.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in Real Networks RealPlayer 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a URL with a large number of "." (period) characters.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS