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RealSystem Proxy contains buffer overflow

Vulnerability Note VU#912219

Original Release Date: 2003-05-01 | Last Revised: 2003-05-01

Overview

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the RealSystem Proxy. This vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable host. An exploit exists for this vulnerability and is publicly available.

Description

RealSystem Proxy is a streaming media proxy-cache. RealNetworks describes RealSystem Proxy as follows:

RealSystem® Proxy 8 is a dedicated streaming media proxy-cache that enables ISPs and enterprises to manage digital media content entering their networks.
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the RealSystem Proxy, versions 8.x. For more information, please see RealSystem Server and Proxy Buffer Overflow Vulnerability.

Impact

A remote attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the RealSystem Proxy process.

Solution

Update your software.

Vendor Information

912219
 

RealNetworks Affected

Updated:  May 01, 2003

Status

Affected

Vendor Statement

We have not received a statement from the vendor.

Vendor Information

The vendor has not provided us with any further information regarding this vulnerability.

Addendum

Please see http://service.real.com/help/faq/security/bufferoverflow.html.

If you have feedback, comments, or additional information about this vulnerability, please send us email.


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Acknowledgements

This vulnerability was discovered by Tim Austwick of the QinetiQ Security Health Check Team.

This document was written by Ian A Finlay.

Other Information

CVE IDs: None
Severity Metric: 33.75
Date Public: 2003-02-19
Date First Published: 2003-05-01
Date Last Updated: 2003-05-01 13:20 UTC
Document Revision: 9

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