How severe is CVE-2005-2936?

CVE-2005-2936 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-2936 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2936?

CVE-2005-2936 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-2005-2936?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-2936 published?

CVE-2005-2936 was published on 2005-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2936

CVE-2005-2936 is a high-severity vulnerability in Realnetworks Realone Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Realnetworks Realone Player
Published: 2005-11-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in RealNetworks RealPlayer 10.5 6.0.12.1040 through 6.0.12.1348, RealPlayer 10, RealOne Player v2, RealOne Player v1, and RealPlayer 8 before 20060322 might allow local users to gain privileges via a malicious C:\program.exe file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2936?: Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in RealNetworks RealPlayer 10.5 6.0.12.1040 through 6.0.12.1348, RealPlayer 10, RealOne Player v2, RealOne Player v1, and RealPlayer 8 before 20060322 might allow local users to gain privileges via a malicious C:\program.exe file.
How severe is CVE-2005-2936?: CVE-2005-2936 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2936 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2936?: CVE-2005-2936 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-2005-2936?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-2936 published?: CVE-2005-2936 was published on 2005-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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: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_6.0.12.1348:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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