Overview
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the RealSystem Proxy. This vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable host. An exploit exists for this vulnerability and is publicly available.
Description
RealSystem Proxy is a streaming media proxy-cache. RealNetworks describes RealSystem Proxy as follows: RealSystem® Proxy 8 is a dedicated streaming media proxy-cache that enables ISPs and enterprises to manage digital media content entering their networks. |
Impact
A remote attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the RealSystem Proxy process. |
Solution
Update your software. |
Vendor Information
CVSS Metrics
| Group | Score | Vector |
|---|---|---|
| Base | ||
| Temporal | ||
| Environmental |
References
Acknowledgements
This vulnerability was discovered by Tim Austwick of the QinetiQ Security Health Check Team.
This document was written by Ian A Finlay.
Other Information
| CVE IDs: | None |
| Severity Metric: | 33.75 |
| Date Public: | 2003-02-19 |
| Date First Published: | 2003-05-01 |
| Date Last Updated: | 2003-05-01 13:20 UTC |
| Document Revision: | 9 |