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CVE-2005-0455

5.1 · MEDIUM

Stack-based buffer overflow in the CSmil1Parser::testAttributeFailed function in smlparse.cpp for RealNetworks RealPlayer 10.5 (6.0.12.1056 and earlier), 10, 8, and RealOne Player V2 and V1 allows…

Published May 2, 2005realnetworksEPSS 53.99%

Overview

CVE-2005-0455 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting realnetworks realone_player. It was published on May 2, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the CSmil1Parser::testAttributeFailed function in smlparse.cpp for RealNetworks RealPlayer 10.5 (6.0.12.1056 and earlier), 10, 8, and RealOne Player V2 and V1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .SMIL file with a large system-screen-size value.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from realnetworks. Update realone_player 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

Refservice.real.com/help/faq/security/050224_playerRefwww.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=209&type=vulnerabilitiesRefwww.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-265.htmlRefwww.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-271.htmlRefoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10926Refservice.real.com/help/faq/security/050224_playerRefwww.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=209&type=vulnerabilitiesRefwww.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-265.htmlRefwww.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-271.htmlRefoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10926

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0455?

CVE-2005-0455 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting realnetworks realone_player. It was published on May 2, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2005-0455?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-0455?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from realnetworks. Update realone_player 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2005-0455?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-0455 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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