Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-9018
Improper handling of a repeating VRAT chunk in qcpfformat.dll allows attackers to cause a Null pointer dereference and crash in RealNetworks RealPlayer 18.1.5.705 through a crafted .QCP media file.
Vulnerability category: Memory Corruption
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-9018
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.10%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 40 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-9018
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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4.3
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
8.6
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2.9
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NIST |
5.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
1.8
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3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-9018
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A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-9018
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40617/
RealPlayer 18.1.5.705 - '.QCP' Crash (PoC)Exploit;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94239
RealNetworks RealPlayer CVE-2016-9018 Null Pointer Dereference Denial of Service VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
Products affected by CVE-2016-9018
- cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:18.1.5.705:*:*:*:*:*:*:*