CVE-2008-5664Realtek Media Player Memory Corruption
Stack-based buffer overflow in Realtek Media Player (aka Realtek Sound Manager, RtlRack, or rtlrack.exe) 1.15.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted playlist (PLA) file.
Published Dec 18, 2008 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2008-5664 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Realtek Media Player.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
36%
Higher than 98.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
56/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
2
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisory33183
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Realtek Media Player (aka Realtek Sound Manager, RtlRack, or rtlrack.exe) 1.15.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted playlist (PLA) file.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Realtek Media PlayerRealtek | 1.15.0.0 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 18, 2008
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisory33183
- exploitMSF realtek_playlist.rb
- exploitExploitDB-16456
- exploit32860
- exploitshinnai.net · TXT_n7dMz2jBQsDJFtplslYw.html
FAQ
Common Questions.
Stack-based buffer overflow in Realtek Media Player (aka Realtek Sound Manager, RtlRack, or rtlrack.exe) 1.15.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted playlist (PLA) file.
Affected: Realtek Media Player versions 1.15.0.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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