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CVE-2013-2604

7.2 · HIGH

RealNetworks GameHouse RealArcade Installer (aka ActiveMARK Game Installer) 2.6.0.481 and 3.0.7 uses weak permissions (Create Files/Write Data) for the GameHouse Games directory tree, which allows…

Published Jan 12, 2015realnetworksCWE-264EPSS 0.95%

Overview

CVE-2013-2604 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting realnetworks realarcade_installer. It was published on January 12, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

RealNetworks GameHouse RealArcade Installer (aka ActiveMARK Game Installer) 2.6.0.481 and 3.0.7 uses weak permissions (Create Files/Write Data) for the GameHouse Games directory tree, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an individual game's directory, as demonstrated by DDRAW.DLL in the Zuma Deluxe directory.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from realnetworks. Update realarcade_installer 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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2604?

CVE-2013-2604 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting realnetworks realarcade_installer. It was published on January 12, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2013-2604?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-2604?

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