CVE-2002-1643

HIGH 7.5CVE-2002-1643 · Published 19/12/2002 · updated 16/06/2026

Package	Affected versions	Patched versions
helix universal server realnetworks	`= 9.0= 9.0.2.768`	No fix yet

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in RealNetworks Helix Universal Server 9.0 (9.0.2.768) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long Transport field in a SETUP RTSP request, (2) a DESCRIBE RTSP request with a long URL argument, or (3) two simultaneous HTTP GET requests with long arguments.

References

kb.cert.org/vuls/id/974689 · Patch
nextgenss.com/advisories/realhelix.txt · Vendor Advisory
securityfocus.com/archive/1/304203 · Vendor Advisory
securityfocus.com/bid/6454 · Exploit
securityfocus.com/bid/6456 · Patch
securityfocus.com/bid/6458 · Patch
service.real.com/help/faq/security/bufferoverrun12192002.html · Patch
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10915
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10916
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10917

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