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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200603-24] RealPlayer: Buffer overflow vulnerability Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
RealPlayer: Buffer overflow vulnerability
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200603-24
(RealPlayer: Buffer overflow vulnerability)
RealPlayer is vulnerable to a buffer overflow when processing
malicious SWF files.
Impact
By enticing a user to open a specially crafted SWF file an
attacker could execute arbitrary code with the permissions of the user
running the application.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
References:
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2006-0323
http://service.real.com/realplayer/security/03162006_player/en/
Solution:
All RealPlayer users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-video/realplayer-10.0.7"
Threat Level: Medium
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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