HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2010-2997
CRITICAL

CVE-2010-2997

CWE-399Published: December 14, 2010· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

9.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1, RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.0.1, Mac RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1, Linux RealPlayer 11.0.2.1744, and possibly HelixPlayer 1.0.6 and other versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via a crafted StreamTitle tag in an ICY SHOUTcast stream, related to the SMIL file format.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2010-2997 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 ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

Apple1 product(s)
mac os x
Linux1 product(s)
linux kernel
realnetworks2 product(s)
realplayerrealplayer sp
Source: NVD CPE · 12 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 (8)

→
http://service.real.com/realplayer/security/12102010_player/en/Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0981.html
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024861
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http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-10-270
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http://service.real.com/realplayer/security/12102010_player/en/Vendor Advisory
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http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0981.html
→
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024861
→
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-10-270

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2010-2997
CVSS Score9.3 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-399
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 14, 2010

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CVE-2011-3488
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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2010-2997 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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