CVE-2013-7260
Overview
CVE-2013-7260 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting realnetworks realplayer. It was published on January 3, 2014.
Technical Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in RealNetworks RealPlayer before 17.0.4.61 on Windows, and Mac RealPlayer before 12.0.1.1738, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) version number or (2) encoding declaration in the XML declaration of an RMP file, a different issue than CVE-2013-6877.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from realnetworks. Update realplayer 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
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| realnetworks | realplayer | 0 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2013-7260?
CVE-2013-7260 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting realnetworks realplayer. It was published on January 3, 2014.
How severe is CVE-2013-7260?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-7260?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from realnetworks. Update realplayer 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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