How severe is CVE-2005-2055?

CVE-2005-2055 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2055 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2055?

CVE-2005-2055 primarily affects Realnetworks Realone Player. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2055?

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

When was CVE-2005-2055 published?

CVE-2005-2055 was published on 2005-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2055

CVE-2005-2055 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Realnetworks Realone Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Realnetworks Realone Player
Published: 2005-06-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

RealPlayer 8, 10, 10.5 (6.0.12.1040-1069), and Enterprise and RealOne Player v1 and v2 allows remote malicious web server to create an arbitrary HTML file that executes an RM file via "default settings of earlier Internet Explorer browsers".

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2055?: RealPlayer 8, 10, 10.5 (6.0.12.1040-1069), and Enterprise and RealOne Player v1 and v2 allows remote malicious web server to create an arbitrary HTML file that executes an RM file via "default settings of earlier Internet Explorer browsers".
How severe is CVE-2005-2055?: CVE-2005-2055 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2055 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2055?: CVE-2005-2055 primarily affects Realnetworks Realone Player. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2055?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2055 published?: CVE-2005-2055 was published on 2005-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://service.real.com/help/faq/security/050623_player/EN/

Affected products (6)

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_1069:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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