Check Point Advisories

RealNetworks RealPlayer RMP File Heap Buffer Overflow (CVE-2013-6877)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2014-0388
Date Published:	13 Jan 2014
Severity:	High
Last Updated:	Thursday 17 November, 2016
Source:
Industry Reference:	CVE-2013-6877
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?
Vulnerability Description	A heap buffer overflow exists in RealNetworks RealPlayer. The vulnerability is due an error when handling RMP files, overly long values for certain tags can result in a heap buffer overflow. A remote unauthenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability by enticing a user to open a crafted RMP file. Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the currently logged in user.

Protection Overview

This protection will detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

In order for the protection to be activated, update your Security Gateway product to the latest IPS update. For information on how to update IPS, go to SBP-2006-05, click on Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

Security Gateway R80 / R77 / R75

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the RealNetworks RealPlayer RMP File Heap Buffer Overflow protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
Install policy on all Security Gateways.

This protection's log will contain the following information:

Attack Name: Media Player Enforcement Violation.
Attack Information: RealNetworks RealPlayer RMP File Heap Buffer Overflow