CVE-2010-4596

Name: CVE-2010-4596
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-04-04T12:27:36.39+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.03%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-4596 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in RealNetworks Helix Server 12.x, 13.x, and 14.x before 14.2, and Helix Mobile Server 12.x, 13.x, and 14.x before 14.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in an RTSP request.. EPSS estimates a 5.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in RealNetworks Helix Server 12.x, 13.x, and 14.x before 14.2, and Helix Mobile Server 12.x, 13.x, and 14.x before 14.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in an RTSP request.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.03%

91.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Realnetworks	Helix Server	12.0.0
Realnetworks	Helix Server	12.0.1
Realnetworks	Helix Server	13.0.0
Realnetworks	Helix Server	13.1.1
Realnetworks	Helix Server	14.0.0
Realnetworks	Helix Server	14.0.1
Realnetworks	Helix Mobile Server	12.0
Realnetworks	Helix Mobile Server	13.1.1
Realnetworks	Helix Mobile Server	14.0.0
Realnetworks	Helix Mobile Server	14.0.1

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 4, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-4596?

How severe is CVE-2010-4596?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-4596 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4596?

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Source: NVD / NIST