How severe is CVE-2012-0928?

CVE-2012-0928 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-0928 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0928?

CVE-2012-0928 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-2012-0928?

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-2012-0928 published?

CVE-2012-0928 was published on 2012-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0928

CVE-2012-0928 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% (88th 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 ATRAC codec in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.x and 14.x through 14.0.7, RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5, and Mac RealPlayer 12.x before 12.0.0.1703 does not properly decode samples, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ATRAC audio file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0928?: The ATRAC codec in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.x and 14.x through 14.0.7, RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5, and Mac RealPlayer 12.x before 12.0.0.1703 does not properly decode samples, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ATRAC audio file.
How severe is CVE-2012-0928?: CVE-2012-0928 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-0928 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0928?: CVE-2012-0928 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-2012-0928?: 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-2012-0928 published?: CVE-2012-0928 was published on 2012-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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_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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:12.0.0.1569:*:mac_os:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:12.0.0.1701:*:mac_os:*:*:*:*:*

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