CVE-2012-4987
Severity CVSS v4.0:
Pending analysis
Type:
CWE-119
Buffer Errors
Publication date:
04/11/2012
Last modified:
11/04/2025
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer 15.0.5.109 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ZIP file that triggers incorrect processing of long pathnames by the Watch Folders feature.
Impact
Base Score 2.0
6.80
Severity 2.0
MEDIUM
Vulnerable products and versions
| CPE | From | Up to |
|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:15.0.5.109:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
To consult the complete list of CPE names with products and versions, see this page
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
- http://osvdb.org/86721
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/117691/Realplayer-Watchfolders-Long-Filepath-Overflow.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2012/Oct/189
- http://www.reactionpenetrationtesting.co.uk/realplayer-watchfolders.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56324
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79663
- http://osvdb.org/86721
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/117691/Realplayer-Watchfolders-Long-Filepath-Overflow.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2012/Oct/189
- http://www.reactionpenetrationtesting.co.uk/realplayer-watchfolders.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56324
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79663



