RealNetworks Helix Server rn5auth.dll Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Severity: HIGH
CVE Identifier: CVE-2012-0942
Advisory Date: JUL 21, 2015
DESCRIPTION
Buffer overflow in rn5auth.dll in RealNetworks Helix Server and Helix Mobile Server 14.x before 14.3.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted authentication credentials.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Apply associated Trend Micro DPI Rules.
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1005038
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1005038 - RealNetworks Helix Server rn5auth.dll Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- realnetworks helix_mobile_server 14.0.0
- realnetworks helix_mobile_server 14.0.1
- realnetworks helix_server 14.0.0
- realnetworks helix_server 14.0.1
- realnetworks helix_server 14.2
- realnetworks helix_server 14.2.0.212
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