CVE-2011-10028
CVE-2011-10028 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7. 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-623.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 8.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2011-5253
- Weakness: CWE-623
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The RealNetworks RealArcade platform includes an ActiveX control (InstallerDlg.dll, version 2.6.0.445) that exposes a method named Exec via the StubbyUtil.ProcessMgr COM object. This method allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on a victim's Windows machine without proper validation or restrictions. This platform was sometimes referred to or otherwise known as RealArcade or Arcade Games and has since consolidated with RealNetworks' platform, GameHouse.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2011-10028?
- The RealNetworks RealArcade platform includes an ActiveX control (InstallerDlg.dll, version 2.6.0.445) that exposes a method named Exec via the StubbyUtil.ProcessMgr COM object. This method allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on a victim's Windows machine without proper validation or restrictions. This platform was sometimes referred to or otherwise known as RealArcade or Arcade Games and has since consolidated with RealNetworks' platform, GameHouse.
- How severe is CVE-2011-10028?
- CVE-2011-10028 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2011-10028 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2011-10028?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2011-10028 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2011-10028 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2011-5253.
- When was CVE-2011-10028 published?
- CVE-2011-10028 was published on 2025-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- https://advisories.checkpoint.com/defense/advisories/public/2011/cpai-2011-347.html
- https://archive.org/details/com.real.arcade
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/browser/real_arcade_installerdlg.rb
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17105
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17149
- https://www.gamehouse.com/
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/real-networks-arcade-games-activex-arbitrary-code-execution
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