A remote buffer overflow condition in Real Helix's RTSP service could allow for arbitrary code execution. The vulnerable code is triggered with the use of a malformed HTTP header. A second vulnerability of equal criticality was also discovered. This bug involved the parsing of HTTP URLs. Affected versions include Real Networks Helix DNA Server 11.0.x and Real Networks Helix DNA Server 10.0.x.
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Real Helix RTSP Server Heap Corruption Vulnerabilities [MU-200606-01]
June 22, 2006
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Affected Product / Versions:
Real Networks Helix DNA Server 11.0.x
Real Networks Helix DNA Server 10.0.x
Product Overview:
The Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) is a protocol which allows a
client to remotely control a streaming media server. RTSP is
implemented in the Real Helix Server, a cross platform media
streaming server with a wide deployment.
Vulnerability Details:
A remote buffer overflow condition in Real Helix's RTSP service could
allow for arbitrary code execution. The vulnerable code is triggered
with the use of a malformed HTTP header.
A second vulnerability of equal criticality was also discovered.
This bug involved the parsing of HTTP URLs.
Vendor Response / Solution:
Mu Security would like to thank Real for timely remediation of these
vulnerabilities.
Credit:
This vulnerability was discovered by the Mu Security research team.
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