CVE-2012-0942 json
Buffer overflow in rn5auth.dll in RealNetworks Helix Server and Helix Mobile Server 14.x before 14.3.x allows remote attackers to execute a…
published 2012-04-17 14 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2012-0965
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 4.1%
- EPSS 4.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 90%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Buffer overflow in rn5auth.dll in RealNetworks Helix Server and Helix Mobile Server 14.x before 14.3.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted authentication credentials.
Exploit prediction
4.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 90% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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helixproducts.real.com
/docs/security/SecurityUpdate04022012HS.pdf
vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/52929
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id?1026898
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2012-0942
- NVD CVE-2012-0942
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