Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-4987
Stack-based buffer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer 15.0.5.109 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ZIP file that triggers incorrect processing of long pathnames by the Watch Folders feature.
Vulnerability category: OverflowExecute code
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-4987
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 25.81%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 96 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2012-4987
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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6.8
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
8.6
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6.4
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2012-4987
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2012-4987
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56324
Real Networks RealPlayer CVE-2012-4987 Remote Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
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http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/117691/Realplayer-Watchfolders-Long-Filepath-Overflow.html
Realplayer Watchfolders Long Filepath Overflow ≈ Packet Storm
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79663
Real Networks RealPlayer Watch Folder Facility buffer overflow CVE-2012-4987 Vulnerability Report
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http://www.reactionpenetrationtesting.co.uk/realplayer-watchfolders.html
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2012/Oct/189
Full Disclosure: Realplayer Watchfolders Long Filepath Overflow
Products affected by CVE-2012-4987
- cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:15.0.5.109:*:*:*:*:*:*:*