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Big security flaw found in RealPlayer -- patch available

6 February 2004 14:31 by Petteri "dRD" Pyyny

Big security flaw found in RealPlayer -- patch available Finnish security expert Jouko Pynnönen and British NGSSoftware have found a severe security vulnerability in RealNetworks' RealPlayer software.

The flaw can allow malicious access to user's PC. The flaw can be used by creating an amended RealMedia file and to use that file to cause a buffer overflow on user's PC. So, it is not possible to "attack" your RealPlayer, but if you open a RealMedia file from suspectible website or download one from the Net, it might contain alterations that allow exposing this security hole.

Luckily, RealNetworks has already issued a patch for the problem. Patch can be downloaded from here:

http://www.service.real.com/help/faq/security/040123_player/EN/

More information:

RealNetworks
TechWorld


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