HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2011-2951
CRITICAL

CVE-2011-2951

CWE-119Published: August 18, 2011· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

9.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Buffer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1 and 14.0.0 through 14.0.5, RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5, and Mac RealPlayer 12.0.0.1569 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted raw_data_frame field in an AAC file.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2011-2951 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 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

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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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://service.real.com/realplayer/security/08162011_player/en/
ADVISORYhttp://service.real.com/realplayer/security/08162011_player/en/

All References (6)

→
http://service.real.com/realplayer/security/08162011_player/en/Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025943
→
http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-11-266/
→
http://service.real.com/realplayer/security/08162011_player/en/Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025943
→
http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-11-266/

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2011-2951
CVSS Score9.3 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-119
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 18, 2011

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2011-2951 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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