#VU40064 NULL pointer dereference in RealPlayer - CVE-2016-9018

Vulnerability identifier: #VU40064

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-9018

CWE-ID: CWE-476

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
RealPlayer
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: RealNetworks

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference error in qcpfformat.dll allows attackers to cause a Null pointer dereference and crash in RealNetworks RealPlayer 18.1.5.705 through a crafted .QCP media file. A remote attacker can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

RealPlayer: 18.1.5.705

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External links
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94239
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40617/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.