How severe is CVE-2010-2999?

CVE-2010-2999 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2010-2999 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-2010-2999?

CVE-2010-2999 primarily affects Realnetworks Realplayer. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2999?

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-2010-2999 published?

CVE-2010-2999 was published on 2010-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-2999

CVE-2010-2999 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: 2010-12-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1, RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.0.1, Mac RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1, and Linux RealPlayer 11.0.2.1744 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via a malformed MLLT atom in an AAC file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2999?: Integer overflow in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1, RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.0.1, Mac RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1, and Linux RealPlayer 11.0.2.1744 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via a malformed MLLT atom in an AAC file.
How severe is CVE-2010-2999?: CVE-2010-2999 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-2999 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-2010-2999?: CVE-2010-2999 primarily affects Realnetworks Realplayer. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2999?: 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-2010-2999 published?: CVE-2010-2999 was published on 2010-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:11.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:11.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:11.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:11.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:11.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:11.0.2.1744:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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