CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-4130

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In unspecified versions of RealNetworks RealPlayer, there is an unverified vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. The description is very vague and contains no verifiable information, and the CVE has been assigned solely for tracking purposes.

Risk Assessment

The risk involves potential remote code execution by an attacker, which could lead to system compromise, but the lack of verification and details prevents assessment of the actual threat.

Recommendation

It is recommended to monitor official updates from RealNetworks and apply the principle of least trust to unverified vulnerabilities. Where possible, restrict RealPlayer usage to trusted sources.

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 remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. NOTE: it is not known whether this issue should be MERGED with CVE-2005-4126. 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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