CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-4126

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In unspecified versions of RealNetworks RealPlayer there is an unverifiable vulnerability that may allow arbitrary code execution. The information about this issue is extremely vague and cannot be independently verified.

Risk Assessment

The risk to the organization is undefined due to lack of verifiable information. If the vulnerability exists, it could lead to full system compromise by an attacker.

Recommendation

Monitor updates from RealNetworks and apply the principle of least trust for unverifiable vulnerabilities. Consider using alternative media players until the situation is clarified.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

** UNVERIFIABLE, PRERELEASE ** NOTE: this issue describes a problem that can not be independently verified as of 20051208. Unspecified vulnerability in unspecified versions of Real Networks RealPlayer allows attackers to execute arbitrary code. NOTE: the information regarding this issue is extremely vague and does not provide any verifiable information. It has been posted by a reliable reporter with a prerelease disclosure policy. This item has only been assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes, and to serve as a concrete example for discussion of the newly emerging UNVERIFIABLE and PRERELEASE content decisions in CVE, which must be discussed by the Editorial Board. Without additional details or independent verification by reliable sources, it is possible that this item might be RECAST or REJECTED.

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