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CVE-2010-4596

9.3 · HIGH

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 cod…

Published Apr 4, 2011realnetworksCWE-119EPSS 5.03%

Overview

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

Refdocs.real.com/docs/security/SecurityUpdate033111HS.pdfReflabs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=899Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/47109Refdocs.real.com/docs/security/SecurityUpdate033111HS.pdfReflabs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=899Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/47109

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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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2010-4596?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2010-4596 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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