# CVE-2007-5601: Stack-based buffer overflow in the Database Component in MPAMedia.dll in RealNetworks RealPlayer 10.5 and 11 beta, and earlier versions incl

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 2 on Exploit-DB, 1 Metasploit module
- Published: 2007-10-20 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Database Component in MPAMedia.dll in RealNetworks RealPlayer 10.5 and 11 beta, and earlier versions including 10, RealOne Player, and RealOne Player 2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain playlist names, as demonstrated via the import method to the IERPCtl ActiveX control in ierpplug.dll.

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## References

- http://secunia.com/advisories/27248
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/871673
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018843
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3548
- http://www.infosecblog.org/2007/10/nasa-bans-ie.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26130
- http://www.symantec.com/enterprise/security_response/weblog/2007/10/realplayer_exploit_on_the_loos.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-297A.html
- http://service.real.com/realplayer/security/191007_player/en/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/37280
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/30692
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16497
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/browser/realplayer_import.rb

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