CVE-2005-0755

Name: CVE-2005-0755
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-04-19T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.37%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-0755 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in RealPlayer 10 and earlier, Helix Player before 10.0.4, and RealOne Player v1 and v2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long hostname in a RAM file.. EPSS estimates a 3.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in RealPlayer 10 and earlier, Helix Player before 10.0.4, and RealOne Player v1 and v2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long hostname in a RAM file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.37%

87.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Realnetworks	Helix Player	<= 10.0.3
Realnetworks	Realone Player	1.0
Realnetworks	Realone Player	2.0
Realnetworks	Realplayer	8.0
Realnetworks	Realplayer	10.0
Realnetworks	Realplayer	10.0_6.0.12.690

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111401615202987&w=2Third Party Advisory
http://pb.specialised.info/all/adv/real-ram-adv.txtThird Party Advisory
http://service.real.com/help/faq/security/050419_player/EN/Third Party Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-announce-list/2005-April/msg00040.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-363.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-392.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-394.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11205Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111401615202987&w=2Third Party Advisory
http://pb.specialised.info/all/adv/real-ram-adv.txtThird Party Advisory
http://service.real.com/help/faq/security/050419_player/EN/Third Party Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-announce-list/2005-April/msg00040.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-363.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-392.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-394.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11205Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 19, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0755?

Heap-based buffer overflow in RealPlayer 10 and earlier, Helix Player before 10.0.4, and RealOne Player v1 and v2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long hostname in a RAM file.

How severe is CVE-2005-0755?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0755 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0755?

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