CVE-2011-10028
Description
The RealNetworks RealArcade platform includes an ActiveX control (InstallerDlg.dll, version 2.6.0.445) that exposes a method named Exec via the StubbyUtil.ProcessMgr COM object. This method allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on a victim's Windows machine without proper validation or restrictions. This platform was sometimes referred to or otherwise known as RealArcade or Arcade Games and has since consolidated with RealNetworks' platform, GameHouse.
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Weakness Type (CWE)
CWE-623
CWE-623
References
Other References
https://advisories.checkpoint.com/defense/advisories/public/2011/cpai-2011-347.html
https://archive.org/details/com.real.arcade
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/browser/real_arcade_installerdlg.rb
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17105
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17149
https://www.gamehouse.com/
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/real-networks-arcade-games-activex-arbitrary-code-execution
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/browser/real_arcade_installerdlg.rb
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17105
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17149
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-10028? +
The RealNetworks RealArcade platform includes an ActiveX control (InstallerDlg.dll, version 2.6.0.445) that exposes a method named Exec via the StubbyUtil.ProcessMgr COM object. This method allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on a victim's Windows machine without proper validation or restrictions. This platform was sometimes referred to or otherwise known as RealArcade or Arcade Games and has since consolidated with RealNetworks' platform, GameHouse.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2011-10028? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.