How severe is CVE-2005-2052?

CVE-2005-2052 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2052 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2052?

CVE-2005-2052 primarily affects Realnetworks Realone 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-2005-2052?

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

When was CVE-2005-2052 published?

CVE-2005-2052 was published on 2005-06-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2052

CVE-2005-2052 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Realnetworks Realone 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: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Realnetworks Realone Player
Published: 2005-06-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in vidplin.dll in RealPlayer 10 and 10.5 (6.0.12.1040 through 1069), RealOne Player v1 and v2, RealPlayer 8 and RealPlayer Enterprise allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an .avi file with a modified strf structure value.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2052?: Heap-based buffer overflow in vidplin.dll in RealPlayer 10 and 10.5 (6.0.12.1040 through 1069), RealOne Player v1 and v2, RealPlayer 8 and RealPlayer Enterprise allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an .avi file with a modified strf structure value.
How severe is CVE-2005-2052?: CVE-2005-2052 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2052 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2052?: CVE-2005-2052 primarily affects Realnetworks Realone 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-2005-2052?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2052 published?: CVE-2005-2052 was published on 2005-06-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

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_6.0.12.1040:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:10.5_6.0.12.1069:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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