CVE-2005-2629

CVE-2005-2629 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Realnetworks Helix Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Integer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer 8, 10, and 10.5, RealOne Player 1 and 2, and Helix Player 10.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an .rm movie file with a large value in the length field of the first data packet, which leads to a stack-based buffer overflow, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-1481.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2629?
Integer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer 8, 10, and 10.5, RealOne Player 1 and 2, and Helix Player 10.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an .rm movie file with a large value in the length field of the first data packet, which leads to a stack-based buffer overflow, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-1481.
How severe is CVE-2005-2629?
CVE-2005-2629 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2629 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2629?
CVE-2005-2629 primarily affects Realnetworks Helix Player. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2629?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2629 published?
CVE-2005-2629 was published on 2005-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (20)

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