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CVE-2007-5601

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Database Component in MPAMedia.dll in RealNetworks RealPlayer 10.5 and 11 beta, and earlier versions including 10, RealOne Player, and RealOne Player 2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain playlist names, as demonstrated via the import method to the IERPCtl ActiveX control in ierpplug.dll.

Security Impact Summary

CVE-2007-5601 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 1 product from realnetworks organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

Originally identified in 2007, this vulnerability predates many modern security frameworks and practices. The vulnerability landscape of that era was characterized by different threat models and less mature defense mechanisms compared to contemporary standards.

Published

2007-10-20T20:17:00.000

Last Modified

2025-04-09T00:30:58.490

Status

Deferred

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv2: 9.3 (HIGH)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Access Vector: NETWORK
Access Complexity: MEDIUM
Authentication: NONE
Confidentiality Impact: COMPLETE
Integrity Impact: COMPLETE
Availability Impact: COMPLETE

Exploitability Score

8.6

Impact Score

10.0

Weaknesses

Type: Primary
CWE-119

Affected Vendors & Products

Type	Vendor	Product	Version/Range	Vulnerable?
Application	realnetworks	realplayer	10.0	Yes
Application	realnetworks	realplayer	10.5	Yes
Application	realnetworks	realplayer	11_beta	Yes

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/27248 Vendor Advisory ([email protected])
http://service.real.com/realplayer/security/191007_player/en/ ([email protected])
http://www.infosecblog.org/2007/10/nasa-bans-ie.html ([email protected])
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/871673 US Government Resource ([email protected])
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26130 ([email protected])
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018843 ([email protected])
http://www.symantec.com/enterprise/security_response/weblog/2007/10/realplayer_exploit_on_the_loos.html ([email protected])
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-297A.html US Government Resource ([email protected])
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3548 Vendor Advisory ([email protected])
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/37280 ([email protected])
http://secunia.com/advisories/27248 Vendor Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://service.real.com/realplayer/security/191007_player/en/ (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.infosecblog.org/2007/10/nasa-bans-ie.html (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/871673 US Government Resource (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26130 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018843 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.symantec.com/enterprise/security_response/weblog/2007/10/realplayer_exploit_on_the_loos.html (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-297A.html US Government Resource (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3548 Vendor Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/37280 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For realnetworks's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.