5.0
MEDIUM
CVE-2010-2579
RealNetworks RealPlayer Cook Codec Channel Initialization Vulnerability
Description

The cook codec in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1, RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.4, RealPlayer Enterprise 2.1.2, Mac RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1, and Linux RealPlayer 11.0.2.1744 does not properly initialize the number of channels, which allows attackers to obtain unspecified "memory access" via unknown vectors.

INFO

Published Date :

Dec. 14, 2010, 4 p.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 21, 2024, 1:16 a.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

2.9

Exploitability Score :

10.0
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2010-2579 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Realnetworks realplayer
2 Realnetworks realplayer_sp
1 Linux linux_kernel
1 Apple mac_os_x
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2010-2579.

URL Resource
http://service.real.com/realplayer/security/12102010_player/en/ Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024861
http://service.real.com/realplayer/security/12102010_player/en/ Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024861

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2010-2579 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Nov. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://service.real.com/realplayer/security/12102010_player/en/
    Added Reference http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024861
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Dec. 14, 2010

    Action Type Old Value New Value
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.20 }} 0.00%

score

0.56269

percentile

CVSS2 - Vulnerability Scoring System
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