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CVE-2013-3299

4.3 · MEDIUM

RealNetworks RealPlayer 16.0.2.32 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption or application crash) via an HTML document containing JavaScript code that c…

Published Jul 6, 2013realnetworksCWE-20EPSS 2.23%

Overview

CVE-2013-3299 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting realnetworks realplayer. It was published on July 6, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

RealNetworks RealPlayer 16.0.2.32 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption or application crash) via an HTML document containing JavaScript code that constructs a long string.

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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
realnetworksrealplayer0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3299?

CVE-2013-3299 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting realnetworks realplayer. It was published on July 6, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-3299?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, 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-2013-3299?

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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2013-3299?

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