CVE-2005-4130

7.5 HIGH 2% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

** UNVERIFIABLE, PRERELEASE ** NOTE: this issue describes a problem that can not be independently verified as of 20051208. Unspecified vulnerability in unspecified versions of Real Networks RealPlayer allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. NOTE: it is not known whether this issue should be MERGED with CVE-2005-4126. The information regarding this issue is extremely vague and does not provide any verifiable information. It has been posted by a reliable reporter with a prerelease disclosure policy. This item has only been assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes, and to serve as a concrete example for discussion of the newly emerging UNVERIFIABLE and PRERELEASE content decisions in CVE, which must be discussed by the Editorial Board. Without additional details or independent verification by reliable sources, it is possible that this item might be RECAST or REJECTED.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 2.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2005-12-09 11:03 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 22:18 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 2.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 7.5 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2005-12-09 11:03 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 22:18 UTC
Exploit probability: 2.2% · EPSS, next 30 days
Record status: Modified

Affected

Realnetworks Realplayer

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 7.5

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: Partial
Integrity: Partial
Availability: Partial

Raw vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record