CVE-2010-3747
CVE-2010-3747 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Realnetworks Realplayer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 35% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 35% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Realnetworks Realplayer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An ActiveX control in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1, RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.4, and RealPlayer Enterprise 2.1.2 does not properly initialize an unspecified object component during parsing of a CDDA URI, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (uninitialized pointer dereference and application crash) via a long URI.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2010-3747?
- An ActiveX control in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1, RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.4, and RealPlayer Enterprise 2.1.2 does not properly initialize an unspecified object component during parsing of a CDDA URI, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (uninitialized pointer dereference and application crash) via a long URI.
- How severe is CVE-2010-3747?
- CVE-2010-3747 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2010-3747 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 35% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2010-3747?
- CVE-2010-3747 primarily affects Realnetworks Realplayer. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2010-3747?
- 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-2010-3747 published?
- CVE-2010-3747 was published on 2010-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8147
- http://service.real.com/realplayer/security/10152010_player/en/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44144
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-10-210/
Affected products (17)
- 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_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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:2.1.2:*:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*
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