Is CVE-2010-4381 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2010-4381 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2010-4381 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2010-4381 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2010-4381?

CVE-2010-4381 has a CVSS score of 9.3 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2010-4381

CWE-119Published: December 14, 2010· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

9.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1, RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.4, RealPlayer Enterprise 2.1.2, and Mac RealPlayer 11.0 through 12.0.0.1444 allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a crafted AAC file.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2010-4381 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.