How severe is CVE-2008-0098?

CVE-2008-0098 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-0098 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0098?

CVE-2008-0098 affects Realnetworks Realplayer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0098?

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-2008-0098 published?

CVE-2008-0098 was published on 2008-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0098

CVE-2008-0098 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Realnetworks Realplayer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Realnetworks Realplayer
Published: 2008-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in RealPlayer 11 build 6.0.14.748 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors. NOTE: As of 20080103, this disclosure has no actionable information. However, because the VulnDisco Pack author is a reliable researcher, the issue is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0098?: Buffer overflow in RealPlayer 11 build 6.0.14.748 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors. NOTE: As of 20080103, this disclosure has no actionable information. However, because the VulnDisco Pack author is a reliable researcher, the issue is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes.
How severe is CVE-2008-0098?: CVE-2008-0098 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-0098 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0098?: CVE-2008-0098 affects Realnetworks Realplayer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0098?: 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-2008-0098 published?: CVE-2008-0098 was published on 2008-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:11_build_6.0.14.748:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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