How severe is CVE-2005-0189?

CVE-2005-0189 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-0189 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0189?

CVE-2005-0189 primarily affects Realnetworks Realone Player. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0189?

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-2005-0189 published?

CVE-2005-0189 was published on 2004-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0189

CVE-2005-0189 is a high-severity vulnerability in Realnetworks Realone Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Realnetworks Realone Player
Published: 2004-10-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the HandleAction function in RealPlayer 10.5 (6.0.12.1040) and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long ShowPreferences argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0189?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the HandleAction function in RealPlayer 10.5 (6.0.12.1040) and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long ShowPreferences argument.
How severe is CVE-2005-0189?: CVE-2005-0189 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-0189 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0189?: CVE-2005-0189 primarily affects Realnetworks Realone Player. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0189?: 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-2005-0189 published?: CVE-2005-0189 was published on 2004-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realone_player:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realone_player:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:10.0:*:*:en:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:10.0:*:*:ja:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:10.0:*:de:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:10.0_6.0.12.690:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:10.0_beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:10.5_6.0.12.1016_beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:10.5_6.0.12.1040:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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