CVE-2012-0926

CVE-2012-0926 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-94.

Key facts

• Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-94
• Affected product: Realnetworks Realplayer
• Published: 2012-02-08
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The RV10 codec in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.x, 14.x, and 15.x before 15.02.71, and RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5, does not properly handle height and width values, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RV10 RealVideo video stream.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0926?

The RV10 codec in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.x, 14.x, and 15.x before 15.02.71, and RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5, does not properly handle height and width values, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RV10 RealVideo video stream.

How severe is CVE-2012-0926?

CVE-2012-0926 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-0926 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0926?

CVE-2012-0926 primarily affects Realnetworks Realplayer. In total, 33 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0926?

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-2012-0926 published?

CVE-2012-0926 was published on 2012-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://secunia.com/advisories/47896
• http://service.real.com/realplayer/security/02062012_player/en/

Affected products (33)

• cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:14.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:14.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:14.0.1.609:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:14.0.1.633:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:14.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:14.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:14.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:14.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:14.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:14.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• 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:11.0.2.1744:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:11.0.2.2315:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• 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:11.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:11_build_6.0.14.748:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:15.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:15.0.1.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• 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_sp:1.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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