Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a legacy RealPlayer remote code execution issue in the RV40 RealVideo codec. A person who opens a specially crafted RV40 video stream with a vulnerable RealPlayer version could have code run on their machine. Business urgency depends on whether legacy RealPlayer remains installed or associated with media files. Exposure is most likely on endpoints with affected RealPlayer versions installed, especially where users can open untrusted RealVideo/RV40 media streams or file associations launch RealPlayer automatically. Treat this as a legacy endpoint hygiene issue with high impact if exposed. Prioritize removal or upgrade where RealPlayer remains installed, especially on user workstations handling external media. Mitigation focus: Upgrade RealPlayer to version 15.02.71 or later where still required.; Remove RealPlayer from endpoints where there is no business need.; Block or avoid untrusted RealVideo/RV40 content until affected systems are remediated..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- realplayer-rv40-code-exec(73021)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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