CVE-2012-4987 json
Stack-based buffer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer 15.0.5.109 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a cra…
published 2012-11-04 14 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2012-4911
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 3.0%
- EPSS 3.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 87%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Exploit prediction
2.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 87% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/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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securityfocus.com
/bid/56324
vdb-entry
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seclists.org
/fulldisclosure/2012/Oct/189
mailing-list
- reactionpenetrationtesting.co.uk /realplayer-watchfolders.html
- packetstormsecurity.org /files/117691/Realplayer-Watchfolders-Long-Filepath-Overflow.html
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/79663
vdb-entry
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osvdb.org
/86721
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2012-4987
- NVD CVE-2012-4987
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