CVE-2007-5400
CVE-2007-5400 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Real Realplayer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Real Realplayer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the Shockwave Flash (SWF) frame handling in RealNetworks RealPlayer 10.5 Build 6.0.12.1483 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SWF file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-5400?
- Heap-based buffer overflow in the Shockwave Flash (SWF) frame handling in RealNetworks RealPlayer 10.5 Build 6.0.12.1483 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SWF file.
- How severe is CVE-2007-5400?
- CVE-2007-5400 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2007-5400 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-5400?
- CVE-2007-5400 primarily affects Real Realplayer. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-5400?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2007-5400 published?
- CVE-2007-5400 was published on 2008-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-06/msg00003.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27620
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31321
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35416
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2007-93/advisory/
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4048
- http://service.real.com/realplayer/security/07252008_player/en/
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/298651
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0812.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/494749/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30370
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020562
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2194/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43996
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:real:realplayer:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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