HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2005-0455
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CVE-2005-0455

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: May 2, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.1
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the CSmil1Parser::testAttributeFailed function in smlparse.cpp for RealNetworks RealPlayer 10.5 (6.0.12.1056 and earlier), 10, 8, and RealOne Player V2 and V1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .SMIL file with a large system-screen-size value.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2005-0455 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-2005-0455. 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 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

realnetworks2 product(s)
realone playerrealplayer
Source: NVD CPE · 10 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

PATCHhttp://service.real.com/help/faq/security/050224_player
PATCHhttp://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=209&type=vulnerabilities
PATCHhttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-265.html
PATCHhttp://service.real.com/help/faq/security/050224_player
PATCHhttp://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=209&type=vulnerabilities
PATCHhttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-265.html

All References (10)

→
http://service.real.com/help/faq/security/050224_playerPatch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=209&type=vulnerabilitiesPatch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-265.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-271.html
→
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10926
→
http://service.real.com/help/faq/security/050224_playerPatch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=209&type=vulnerabilitiesPatch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-265.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-271.html
→
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10926

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2005-0455
CVSS Score5.1 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 2, 2005

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CVE-2007-1015
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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2005-0455 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.
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