How severe is CVE-2005-0611?

CVE-2005-0611 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0611 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0611?

CVE-2005-0611 primarily affects Realnetworks Helix Player. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0611?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-0611 published?

CVE-2005-0611 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0611

CVE-2005-0611 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Realnetworks Helix Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Realnetworks Helix Player
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer 10.5 (6.0.12.1056 and earlier), 10, 8, and RealOne Player V2 and V1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via .WAV files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0611?: Heap-based buffer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer 10.5 (6.0.12.1056 and earlier), 10, 8, and RealOne Player V2 and V1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via .WAV files.
How severe is CVE-2005-0611?: CVE-2005-0611 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0611 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0611?: CVE-2005-0611 primarily affects Realnetworks Helix Player. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0611?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0611 published?: CVE-2005-0611 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:helix_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realone_player:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realone_player:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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