Intrusion PreventionRealNetworks.Helix.Server.rn5auth.Parsing.Buffer.Overflow
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in RealNetworks Helix Server.
The vulnerability is due to an improper bounds checking error when handling RTSP requests with a malformed "Authorization" header. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application by sending a crafted request to a vulnerable server.
Affected Products
RealNetworks Helix Mobile Server 14.x prior to 14.3
RealNetworks Helix Server 14.x prior to 14.3
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Upgrade to the latest version available from the website.
http://www.realnetworks.com/helix/download-streaming-media-products/
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 31964 |
| Created | Jun 07, 2012 |
| Updated | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2012-0942 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 96.49% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows, Linux |
| Affected App | Real, Other |