How severe is CVE-2007-4904?

CVE-2007-4904 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-4904 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-4904?

CVE-2007-4904 primarily affects Realnetworks Helix Player. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4904?

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

When was CVE-2007-4904 published?

CVE-2007-4904 was published on 2007-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-4904

CVE-2007-4904 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Realnetworks Helix Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-189.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Realnetworks Helix Player
Published: 2007-09-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

RealNetworks RealPlayer 10.1.0.3114 and earlier, and Helix Player 1.0.6.778 on Fedora Core 6 (FC6) and possibly other platforms, allow user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed .au file that triggers a divide-by-zero error.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4904?: RealNetworks RealPlayer 10.1.0.3114 and earlier, and Helix Player 1.0.6.778 on Fedora Core 6 (FC6) and possibly other platforms, allow user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed .au file that triggers a divide-by-zero error.
How severe is CVE-2007-4904?: CVE-2007-4904 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-4904 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4904?: CVE-2007-4904 primarily affects Realnetworks Helix Player. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4904?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-4904 published?: CVE-2007-4904 was published on 2007-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:helix_player:1.0.6:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:10.0.8:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:10.0.9:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:10.1:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:10.5-gold:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*

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