MEDIUM
CVE-2004-1481
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: December 31, 2004· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
5.1
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Integer overflow in pnen3260.dll in RealPlayer 8 through 10.5 (6.0.12.1040) and earlier, and RealOne Player 1 or 2 on Windows or Mac OS, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a SMIL file and a .rm movie file with a large length field for the data chunk, which leads to a heap-based buffer overflow.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2004-1481 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
realnetworks3 product(s)
helix playerrealone playerrealplayer
Source: NVD CPE · 12 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (10)
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http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=109708374115061&w=2Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/12672Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11309Patch · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17549Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=109708374115061&w=2Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/12672Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11309Patch · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17549Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2004-1481
CVSS Score5.1 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 31, 2004
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2004-1481 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.