CVE-2010-4596
9.3 · HIGHOverview
CVE-2010-4596 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting realnetworks helix_server. It was published on April 4, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical 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.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from realnetworks. Update helix_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2010-4596?
CVE-2010-4596 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting realnetworks helix_server. It was published on April 4, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2010-4596?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-4596?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from realnetworks. Update helix_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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