CVE-2005-0190

Name: CVE-2005-0190
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-09-29T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.05%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-0190 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in RealPlayer 10.5 (6.0.12.1040) and earlier allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a Real Metadata Packages (RMP) file with a FILENAME tag containing .. (dot dot) sequences in a filename that ends with a ? (question mark) and an allowed file extension (e.g. EPSS estimates a 4.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in RealPlayer 10.5 (6.0.12.1040) and earlier allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a Real Metadata Packages (RMP) file with a FILENAME tag containing .. (dot dot) sequences in a filename that ends with a ? (question mark) and an allowed file extension (e.g. .mp3), which bypasses the check for the file extension.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.05%

89.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Realnetworks	Realone Player	1.0
Realnetworks	Realone Player	2.0
Realnetworks	Realplayer	10.0
Realnetworks	Realplayer	10.0_6.0.12.690
Realnetworks	Realplayer	10.0_beta
Realnetworks	Realplayer	10.5
Realnetworks	Realplayer	10.5_6.0.12.1016_beta
Realnetworks	Realplayer	10.5_6.0.12.1040

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109707741022291&w=2Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110616160228843&w=2Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/12672/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://service.real.com/help/faq/security/040928_player/EN/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ngssoftware.com/advisories/real-02full.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11308Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17551Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109707741022291&w=2Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110616160228843&w=2Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/12672/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://service.real.com/help/faq/security/040928_player/EN/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ngssoftware.com/advisories/real-02full.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11308Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17551Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 29, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0190?

How severe is CVE-2005-0190?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0190 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0190?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST