How severe is CVE-2010-0116?

CVE-2010-0116 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2010-0116 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-2010-0116?

CVE-2010-0116 primarily affects Realnetworks Realplayer. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0116?

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-2010-0116 published?

CVE-2010-0116 was published on 2010-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-0116

CVE-2010-0116 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Realnetworks 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-189.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Realnetworks Realplayer
Published: 2010-08-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1 and RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.4 on Windows might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted QCP file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0116?: Integer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1 and RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.4 on Windows might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted QCP file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2010-0116?: CVE-2010-0116 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-0116 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-2010-0116?: CVE-2010-0116 primarily affects Realnetworks Realplayer. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0116?: 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-2010-0116 published?: CVE-2010-0116 was published on 2010-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer_sp:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer_sp:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer_sp:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer_sp:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer_sp:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer_sp:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer_sp:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer_sp:1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer_sp:1.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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