How severe is CVE-2005-2710?

CVE-2005-2710 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2710 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-2005-2710?

CVE-2005-2710 primarily affects Realnetworks Helix Player. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2710?

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

When was CVE-2005-2710 published?

CVE-2005-2710 was published on 2005-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2710

CVE-2005-2710 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Realnetworks Helix Player
Published: 2005-09-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in Real HelixPlayer and RealPlayer 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) image handle or (2) timeformat attribute in a RealPix (.rp) or RealText (.rt) file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2710?: Format string vulnerability in Real HelixPlayer and RealPlayer 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) image handle or (2) timeformat attribute in a RealPix (.rp) or RealText (.rt) file.
How severe is CVE-2005-2710?: CVE-2005-2710 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2710 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-2005-2710?: CVE-2005-2710 primarily affects Realnetworks Helix Player. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2710?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2710 published?: CVE-2005-2710 was published on 2005-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:helix_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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