CVE-2007-4904
CWE-189Published: September 17, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
RealNetworks RealPlayer 10.1.0.3114 and earlier, and Helix Player 1.0.6.778 on Fedora Core 6 (FC6) and possibly other platforms, allow user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed .au file that triggers a divide-by-zero error.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2007-4904 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-2007-4904. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2007-4904 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts