Is CVE-2007-2497 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2007-2497, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2007-2497 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2007-2497 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2007-2497?

CVE-2007-2497 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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CVE-2007-2497

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: May 4, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

RealNetworks RealPlayer 10 Gold allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a certain .ra file. NOTE: this issue was referred to as a "memory leak," but it is not clear if this is correct.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2007-2497 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-2007-2497. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.