Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2009-4247 is a legacy RealPlayer and Helix Player flaw where specially formed streaming media metadata can crash the player and may allow code execution. The main business risk is old endpoint media software still present on workstations or packaged into legacy images. Exposure is most likely on legacy desktops, kiosk systems, lab machines, or application bundles still carrying RealPlayer or Helix Player. Modern standard builds are unlikely to be affected unless old media software remains installed. Treat this as a targeted legacy-software cleanup item. It is not listed as actively exploited here, but possible code execution in a media player justifies prompt removal or vendor-guided patching where discovered. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for RealPlayer, RealPlayer Enterprise, Mac/Linux RealPlayer, and Helix Player.; Remove obsolete RealPlayer or Helix Player installations where business use is not required.; Check RealNetworks and Red Hat advisories for available vendor updates..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10677CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- https://helixcommunity.org/viewcvs/protocol/rtsp/rtspclnt.cpp?view=log#rev1.245CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=561338CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- realplayer-rulebook-overflow(55802)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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