CVE-2008-3066
CWE-119Published: July 28, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in a certain ActiveX control in rjbdll.dll in RealNetworks RealPlayer Enterprise, RealPlayer 10, and RealPlayer 10.5 before build 6.0.12.1675 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by importing a file into a media library and then deleting this file.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-3066 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.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-3066 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts