# CVE-2010-1318: Stack-based buffer overflow in the AgentX::receive\_agentx function in AgentX++ 1.4.16, as used in RealNetworks Helix Server and Helix Mobile

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 2 on Exploit-DB, 1 Metasploit module
- Published: 2010-04-20 · Updated: 2024-09-17

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the AgentX::receive_agentx function in AgentX++ 1.4.16, as used in RealNetworks Helix Server and Helix Mobile Server 11.x through 13.x and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39490
- http://www.realnetworks.com/uploadedFiles/Support/helix-support/SecurityUpdate041410HS.pdf
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39279
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0889
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/12274
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16452
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/misc/agentxpp_receive_agentx.rb

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