RealSystem Proxy contains buffer overflow

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.
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the RealSystem Proxy, versions 8.x. For more information, please see RealSystem Server and Proxy Buffer Overflow Vulnerability.

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Impact

A remote attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the RealSystem Proxy process.

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Solution

Update your software.

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Vendor Information

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Updated: May 01, 2003

Status

Affected

Vendor Statement

We have not received a statement from the vendor.

Vendor Information

The vendor has not provided us with any further information regarding this vulnerability.

Addendum

Please see <http://service.real.com/help/faq/security/bufferoverflow.html&gt;.

If you have feedback, comments, or additional information about this vulnerability, please send us [email](<mailto:[email protected]?Subject=VU%23912219 Feedback>).

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References

• http://216.239.53.100/search?q=cache:QhZ7s6LQbUwC:docs.real.com/docs/rn/rs8/misc/12_01proxy.pdf+RealSystem+Proxy+&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
• <http://service.real.com/help/faq/security/bufferoverflow.html&gt;
• <http://securitytracker.com/alerts/2002/Feb/1003604.html&gt;

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: