CVE-2005-1766

CVE-2005-1766 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Realnetworks Realplayer 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

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in rtffplin.cpp in RealPlayer 10.5 6.0.12.1056 on Windows, and 10, 10.0.1.436, and other versions before 10.0.5 on Linux, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a RealMedia file with a long RealText string, such as an SMIL file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1766?
Heap-based buffer overflow in rtffplin.cpp in RealPlayer 10.5 6.0.12.1056 on Windows, and 10, 10.0.1.436, and other versions before 10.0.5 on Linux, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a RealMedia file with a long RealText string, such as an SMIL file.
How severe is CVE-2005-1766?
CVE-2005-1766 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1766 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1766?
CVE-2005-1766 affects Realnetworks Realplayer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1766?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1766 published?
CVE-2005-1766 was published on 2005-06-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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