Stack-based buffer overflow in the Database Component in MPAMedia.dll in RealNetworks RealPlayer 10.5 and 11 beta, and earlier versions including 10, RealOne Player, and RealOne Player 2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain playlist names, as demonstrated via the import method to the IERPCtl ActiveX control in ierpplug.dll.
CVE-2007-5601
- No confirmed exploitation signals yet
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- —
- EG Score
- 0.0(none)
- EPSS
- 98.5%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
October 20, 2007
Last Modified
April 23, 2026
References (20)
- cret@certhttp://secunia.com/advisories/27248
- cret@certhttp://service.real.com/realplayer/security/191007_player/en/
- cret@certhttp://www.infosecblog.org/2007/10/nasa-bans-ie.html
- cret@certhttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/871673
- cret@certhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26130
- cret@certhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018843
- cret@certhttp://www.symantec.com/enterprise/security_response/weblog/2007/10/realplayer_exploit_on_the_loos.html
- cret@certhttp://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-297A.html
- cret@certhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3548
- cret@certhttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/37280
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/27248
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://service.real.com/realplayer/security/191007_player/en/
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.infosecblog.org/2007/10/nasa-bans-ie.html
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/871673
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26130
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Publicly available exploits
(3 references)Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.
- Exploit-DBEDB-16497✓ verifiedFirst seen May 9, 2010
RealPlayer - 'ierpplug.dll' ActiveX Control Playlist Name Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)
Open source ↗ - Exploit-DBEDB-30692✓ verifiedFirst seen Oct 18, 2007
RealPlayer 10.0/10.5/11 - 'ierpplug.dll' ActiveX Control Import Playlist Name Stack Buffer Overflow
Open source ↗ - Metasploitexploit/windows/browser/realplayer_import✓ verifiedFirst seen Oct 18, 2007
RealPlayer ierpplug.dll ActiveX Control Playlist Name Buffer Overflow
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