CVE-2011-2950 in the critical feed json
Heap-based buffer overflow in qcpfformat.dll in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1 and 14.0.0 through 14.0.5 and RealPlayer SP 1.0 t…
published 2011-08-18 15 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2011-2918
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 28.6%
- EPSS 28.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 98%
- public exploits
- 2
- Metasploit, Exploit-DB
Summary
Heap-based buffer overflow in qcpfformat.dll in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1 and 14.0.0 through 14.0.5 and RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted QCP file.
Timeline
- First public exploit (Metasploit exploit/windows/browser/realplayer_qcp)
- Published
Exploit prediction
28.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
Exploits and checks
- Metasploit exploit/windows/browser/realplayer_qcp RealNetworks Realplayer QCP Parsing Heap Overflow metasploit exploit, average rank, 2011-08-16
- EDB-17849 RealNetworks Realplayer - QCP Parsing Heap Overflow (Metasploit) remote, 2011-09-17
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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service.real.com
/realplayer/security/08162011_player/en/
vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id?1025943
vdb-entry
- zerodayinitiative.com /advisories/ZDI-11-265/
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securityfocus.com
/bid/49172
vdb-entry
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securityreason.com
/securityalert/8388
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2011-2950
- NVD CVE-2011-2950
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