HIGHPOC
CVE-2002-0207
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: May 16, 2002· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Buffer overflow in Real Networks RealPlayer 8.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a header length value that exceeds the actual length of the header.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2002-0207 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2002-0207. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
realnetworks2 product(s)
realone playerrealplayer intranet
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (12)
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http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/252414Not Applicable · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/252425Not Applicable · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://sentinelchicken.com/advisories/realplayer/Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3809Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/252414Not Applicable · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/252425Not Applicable · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://sentinelchicken.com/advisories/realplayer/Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3809Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2002-0207
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 16, 2002
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2002-0207 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.