RealNetworks RealPlayer 6.0

Multiple buffer overflows in RealOne and RealPlayer allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language (SMIL) file with a long parameter, (2) a long long filename in a rtsp:// request, e.g. from a .m3u file, or (3) certain "Now Playing" options on a downloaded file with a long filename.

** UNVERIFIABLE, PRERELEASE ** NOTE: this issue describes a problem that can not be independently verified as of 20051208. Unspecified vulnerability in unspecified versions of Real Networks RealPlayer allows attackers to execute arbitrary code. NOTE: the information regarding this issue is extremely vague and does not provide any verifiable information. It has been posted by a reliable reporter with a prerelease disclosure policy. This item has only been assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes, and to serve as a concrete example for discussion of the newly emerging UNVERIFIABLE and PRERELEASE content decisions in CVE, which must be discussed by the Editorial Board. Without additional details or independent verification by reliable sources, it is possible that this item might be RECAST or REJECTED.

Buffer overflow in the RealNetworks RealPlayer client versions 6 and 7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long Location URL.

Directory traversal vulnerability in the web server used in RealPlayer 6.0.7, and possibly other versions, may allow local users to read files that are accessible to RealPlayer via a .. (dot dot) in an HTTP GET request to port 1275.