How severe is CVE-2011-10016?

CVE-2011-10016 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2011-10016 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-10016?

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.

Does CVE-2011-10016 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2011-10016 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2011-5243.

When was CVE-2011-10016 published?

CVE-2011-10016 was published on 2025-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-10016

CVE-2011-10016 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 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-121.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 4.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2011-5243
Weakness: CWE-121
Published: 2025-08-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Real Networks Netzip Classic version 7.5.1.86 is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow when parsing a specially crafted ZIP archive. The vulnerability is triggered when the application attempts to process a file name within the archive that exceeds the expected buffer size. Exploitation allows arbitrary code execution under the context of the victim user when the ZIP file is opened.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-10016?: Real Networks Netzip Classic version 7.5.1.86 is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow when parsing a specially crafted ZIP archive. The vulnerability is triggered when the application attempts to process a file name within the archive that exceeds the expected buffer size. Exploitation allows arbitrary code execution under the context of the victim user when the ZIP file is opened.
How severe is CVE-2011-10016?: CVE-2011-10016 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2011-10016 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-10016?: 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.
Does CVE-2011-10016 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2011-10016 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2011-5243.
When was CVE-2011-10016 published?: CVE-2011-10016 was published on 2025-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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