CVE-2012-0942

Name: CVE-2012-0942
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-04-17T04:26:07.667+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.28%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-0942 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in rn5auth.dll in RealNetworks Helix Server and Helix Mobile Server 14.x before 14.3.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted authentication credentials.. EPSS estimates a 4.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in rn5auth.dll in RealNetworks Helix Server and Helix Mobile Server 14.x before 14.3.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted authentication credentials.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.28%

89.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Realnetworks	Helix Server	14.0.0
Realnetworks	Helix Server	14.0.1
Realnetworks	Helix Server	14.2
Realnetworks	Helix Server	14.2.0.212
Realnetworks	Helix Mobile Server	14.0.0
Realnetworks	Helix Mobile Server	14.0.1

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 17, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0942?

Buffer overflow in rn5auth.dll in RealNetworks Helix Server and Helix Mobile Server 14.x before 14.3.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted authentication credentials.

How severe is CVE-2012-0942?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0942 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0942?

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