HIGH
CVE-2005-2936
CWE-264Published: November 18, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.2
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in RealNetworks RealPlayer 10.5 6.0.12.1040 through 6.0.12.1348, RealPlayer 10, RealOne Player v2, RealOne Player v1, and RealPlayer 8 before 20060322 might allow local users to gain privileges via a malicious C:\program.exe file.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2005-2936 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
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 VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
realnetworks2 product(s)
realone playerrealplayer
Source: NVD CPE · 6 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (14)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/19358Vendor Advisory
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1057Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/19358Vendor Advisory
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1057Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2005-2936
CVSS Score7.2 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-264
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 18, 2005
Related CVEs (CWE-264)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2005-2936 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.