CVE-2011-2946

CVE-2011-2946 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Realnetworks Realplayer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in an ActiveX control in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1 and 14.0.0 through 14.0.5, RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5, and RealPlayer Enterprise 2.0 through 2.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2946?
Unspecified vulnerability in an ActiveX control in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1 and 14.0.0 through 14.0.5, RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5, and RealPlayer Enterprise 2.0 through 2.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2011-2946?
CVE-2011-2946 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2011-2946 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-2946?
CVE-2011-2946 primarily affects Realnetworks Realplayer. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2946?
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-2011-2946 published?
CVE-2011-2946 was published on 2011-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (23)

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