CVE-2010-0416: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2010-0416: Buffer overflow in the Unescape function in common/util/hxurl.cpp and player/hxclientkit/src/CHXClientSink....

Buffer overflow in the Unescape function in common/util/hxurl.cpp and player/hxclientkit/src/CHXClientSink.cpp in Helix Player 1.0.6 and RealPlayer allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a URL argument containing a % (percent) character that is not followed by two hex digits.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 00:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw affects legacy Helix Player 1.0.6 and RealPlayer URL handling. A specially malformed URL could crash the player and may allow arbitrary code execution. Business urgency depends on whether these old media components still exist on endpoints or embedded systems. Exposure is most likely in legacy desktop or packaged Linux environments that still include Helix Player or RealPlayer components. The source bundle does not provide complete CPEs, fixed versions, or a modern affected-product matrix. Treat as a targeted legacy exposure issue. Prioritize discovery first, then remove or patch any remaining installations. Escalate if the software is present on systems that process untrusted media or URLs. Mitigation focus: Apply Red Hat advisory RHSA-2010:0094 where relevant.; Check Helix and RealPlayer vendor guidance for fixed builds.; Remove unsupported Helix Player or RealPlayer installations where possible..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 03:36 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 18, 2010, 23:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://helixcommunity.org/viewcvs/common/util/hxurl.cpp?view=log#rev1.24.4.1.4.1CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=561856CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10847CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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