CVE-2003-0725
CVE-2003-0725 is a high-severity vulnerability in Realnetworks Helix Universal Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 51% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 51% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Realnetworks Helix Universal Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in the RTSP protocol parser for the View Source plug-in (vsrcplin.so or vsrcplin3260.dll) for RealNetworks Helix Universal Server 9 and RealSystem Server 8, 7 and RealServer G2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2003-0725?
- Buffer overflow in the RTSP protocol parser for the View Source plug-in (vsrcplin.so or vsrcplin3260.dll) for RealNetworks Helix Universal Server 9 and RealSystem Server 8, 7 and RealServer G2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
- How severe is CVE-2003-0725?
- CVE-2003-0725 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2003-0725 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 51% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2003-0725?
- CVE-2003-0725 primarily affects Realnetworks Helix Universal Server. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2003-0725?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2003-0725 published?
- CVE-2003-0725 was published on 2003-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q3/0087.html
- http://lists.immunitysec.com/pipermail/dailydave/2003-August/000030.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/934932
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8476
- http://www.service.real.com/help/faq/security/rootexploit082203.html
Affected products (12)
- cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:helix_universal_server:8.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:helix_universal_server:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:helix_universal_server:9.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:helix_universal_server:9.0.2.794:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realserver:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realserver:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realserver:7.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realserver:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realserver:8.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realserver:8.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realserver:8.0_beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realserver:g2_1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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