HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2010-2579
MEDIUM

CVE-2010-2579

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: December 14, 2010· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The cook codec in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1, RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.4, RealPlayer Enterprise 2.1.2, Mac RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1, and Linux RealPlayer 11.0.2.1744 does not properly initialize the number of channels, which allows attackers to obtain unspecified "memory access" via unknown vectors.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2010-2579 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

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

Affected Vendors & Products

Apple1 product(s)
mac os x
Linux1 product(s)
linux kernel
realnetworks2 product(s)
realplayerrealplayer sp
Source: NVD CPE · 19 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://service.real.com/realplayer/security/12102010_player/en/
ADVISORYhttp://service.real.com/realplayer/security/12102010_player/en/

All References (4)

→
http://service.real.com/realplayer/security/12102010_player/en/Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024861
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http://service.real.com/realplayer/security/12102010_player/en/Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024861

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2010-2579
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 14, 2010

Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)

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CVE-2002-0747
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CVE-2007-1015
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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2010-2579 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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