CVE-2010-2997: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2010-2997: Use-after-free vulnerability in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1, RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.0.1,...

Use-after-free vulnerability in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1, RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.0.1, Mac RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1, Linux RealPlayer 11.0.2.1744, and possibly HelixPlayer 1.0.6 and other versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via a crafted StreamTitle tag in an ICY SHOUTcast stream, related to the SMIL file format.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 02:55 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2010-2997 is a memory corruption flaw in legacy RealPlayer releases. A malicious streaming radio-style ICY SHOUTcast stream could crash the player or potentially run attacker-controlled code. Business urgency depends on whether these obsolete media players still exist on desktops or Linux systems that can open untrusted streams. Exposure is most likely on legacy endpoints, kiosks, or Linux systems retaining RealPlayer or HelixPlayer. Modern environments are likely exposed only if these old players, plugins, or stream/file associations remain installed. Treat this as a targeted legacy-software cleanup item. It is high impact if present, but urgency is bounded by whether the old RealNetworks software is still deployed or reachable through user workflows. Mitigation focus: Apply RealNetworks and Red Hat security updates where applicable.; Remove unsupported RealPlayer or HelixPlayer installations from managed endpoints.; Disable legacy player plugins and stream/file associations where not required..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 01:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 14, 2010, 15:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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