CVE-2012-0942

Published: Apr 17, 2012Modified: Apr 29, 2026

7.5

Vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Exploitability: 10.0 / Impact: 6.4

Source: NVD

Description

Buffer overflow in rn5auth.dll in RealNetworks Helix Server and Helix Mobile Server 14.x before 14.3.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted authentication credentials.

Affected (6)

Products: Realnetworks: Helix Server, Helix Mobile Server

2 products

Helix Mobile Server

Configuration A

4 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Realnetworks Helix Server	Version 14.0.0
Realnetworks Helix Server	Version 14.0.1
Realnetworks Helix Server	Version 14.2.0.212
Realnetworks Helix Server	Version 14.2

Configuration B

2 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Realnetworks Helix Mobile Server	Version 14.0.0
Realnetworks Helix Mobile Server	Version 14.0.1

Related CWEs

Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.

References (6)

http://helixproducts.real.com/docs/security/SecurityUpdate04022012HS.pdf

Source: cve@mitre.org

Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52929

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026898

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://helixproducts.real.com/docs/security/SecurityUpdate04022012HS.pdf

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52929

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026898

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

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