# CVE-2011-2954: Use-after-free vulnerability in the AutoUpdate feature in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1 and 14.0.0 through 14.0.5 and RealPlayer

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2011-08-18 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in the AutoUpdate feature in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1 and 14.0.0 through 14.0.5 and RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5, when an Embedded RealPlayer is used, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

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## References

- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025943
- http://service.real.com/realplayer/security/08162011_player/en/

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