Short Name |
APP:REAL:PLAYER-AU-FILE-DOS |
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Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
APP |
Keywords |
RealNetworks RealPlayer ".AU" File Handling Denial of Service |
Release Date |
2012/12/07 |
Update Number |
2209 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.1.134269+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against RealNetworks RealPlayer. A successful attack can result in a denial-of-service condition.
RealPlayer and Helix Player are prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability when handling malformed AU media files. Successfully exploiting this issue allows remote attackers to deny service to legitimate users.