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CVE-2009-4242

UnknownEPSS 8.45%

Last modified

CVE-2009-4242 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the CGIFCodec::GetPacketBuffer function in datatype/image/gif/common/gifcodec.cpp in RealNetworks RealPlayer 10; RealPlayer 10.5 6.0.12.1040 through 6.0.12.1741; RealPlayer 11 11.0.0 through 11.0.4; RealPlayer Enterprise; Mac RealPlayer 10, 10.1, and 11.0; Linux RealPlayer 10; and Helix Player 10.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a GIF file with crafted chunk sizes that trigger improper memory allocation.. EPSS estimates a 8.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the CGIFCodec::GetPacketBuffer function in datatype/image/gif/common/gifcodec.cpp in RealNetworks RealPlayer 10; RealPlayer 10.5 6.0.12.1040 through 6.0.12.1741; RealPlayer 11 11.0.0 through 11.0.4; RealPlayer Enterprise; Mac RealPlayer 10, 10.1, and 11.0; Linux RealPlayer 10; and Helix Player 10.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a GIF file with crafted chunk sizes that trigger improper memory allocation.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
8.45%

94.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
RealnetworksRealplayer10.0
RealnetworksRealplayer10.5
RealnetworksRealplayer11.0
RealnetworksRealplayer11.0.1
RealnetworksRealplayer11.0.2
RealnetworksRealplayer11.0.3
RealnetworksRealplayer11.0.4
RealnetworksRealplayer11.0.5
RealnetworksRealplayer EnterpriseAll versions
RealnetworksRealplayer Sp1.0.0
RealnetworksRealplayer Sp1.0.1
RealnetworksRealplayer10.1
RealnetworksHelix Player10.0
RealnetworksHelix Player11.0.0
RealnetworksHelix Player11.0.1
RealnetworksRealplayer11.0.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-4242?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the CGIFCodec::GetPacketBuffer function in datatype/image/gif/common/gifcodec.cpp in RealNetworks RealPlayer 10; RealPlayer 10.5 6.0.12.1040 through 6.0.12.1741; RealPlayer 11 11.0.0 through 11.0.4; RealPlayer Enterprise; Mac RealPlayer 10, 10.1, and 11.0; Linux RealPlayer 10; and Helix Player 10.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a GIF file with crafted chunk sizes that trigger improper memory allocation.
How severe is CVE-2009-4242?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-4242 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4242?
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