Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Nov 4, 2012· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2012-4987
CVE-2012-4987
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer 15.0.5.109 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ZIP file that triggers incorrect processing of long pathnames by the Watch Folders feature.
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Affected products
2cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:15.0.5.109:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:15.0.5.109:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: =15.0.5.109
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
6- osvdb.org/86721nvd
- packetstormsecurity.org/files/117691/Realplayer-Watchfolders-Long-Filepath-Overflow.htmlnvd
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2012/Oct/189nvd
- www.reactionpenetrationtesting.co.uk/realplayer-watchfolders.htmlnvd
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/56324nvd
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79663nvd
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