HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2010-1317
HIGH

CVE-2010-1317

CWE-119Published: April 20, 2010· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the NTLM authentication functionality in RealNetworks Helix Server and Helix Mobile Server 11.x, 12.x, and 13.x allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via invalid base64-encoded data.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2010-1317 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

realnetworks3 product(s)
helix dna serverhelix serverhelix server mobile
Source: NVD CPE · 13 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/39279
ADVISORYhttp://www.realnetworks.com/uploadedFiles/Support/helix-support/SecurityUpdate041410HS.pdf
ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0889
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/39279
ADVISORYhttp://www.realnetworks.com/uploadedFiles/Support/helix-support/SecurityUpdate041410HS.pdf
ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0889

All References (8)

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http://secunia.com/advisories/39279Vendor Advisory
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http://www.realnetworks.com/uploadedFiles/Support/helix-support/SecurityUpdate041410HS.pdfVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39490
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0889Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/39279Vendor Advisory
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http://www.realnetworks.com/uploadedFiles/Support/helix-support/SecurityUpdate041410HS.pdfVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39490
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0889Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2010-1317
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-119
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 20, 2010

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2010-1317 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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