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SUSE-SA:2005:026: RealPlayer

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Check for the version of the RealPlayer package

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory SUSE-SA:2005:026 (RealPlayer).

This update fixes a security issue within the RealPlayer media player.

A remote attacker could craft a special .RAM (Real Audio Media) file
which would cause a buffer overflow when played within RealPlayer.

This is the Real Player Update as referenced on this page:

http://service.real.com/help/faq/security/050419_player/EN/

Solution : http://www.suse.de/security/advisories/2005_26_realplayer.html
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2005 Tenable Network Security

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