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

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

Affected products (12)

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