| Name | RealNetworks.RealPlayer.Skin.Parsing.Code.Execution |
| Release Date | Feb 11, 2010 |
| Severity | Critical |
| Impact | System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems. |
| Description | This indicates an attack attempt against a remote code-execution vulnerability in RealNetworks Realplayer.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles
a malicious skin file. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via sending a crafted file. |
| Affected Products | RealNetworks RealPlayer 11 and earlier versions |
| Recommended Actions | Upgrade to the latest version. |
| Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) | http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=2009-4246
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| Reference/s | http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37880 (BugTraq)
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-10-010/
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