Buffer overflow in Realnetworks Inc. Netzip Classic
CVE-2011-10016
Real Networks Netzip Classic version 7.5.1.86 is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow when parsing a specially crafted ZIP archive. The vulnerability is triggered when the application attempts to process a file name within the archive that exceeds the expected buffer size. Exploitation allows arbitrary code execution under the context of the victim user when the ZIP file is opened.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.004 (35.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
Affected products
- Realnetworks Inc. Netzip Classic — versions 7.5.1.86
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (exploit)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (exploit)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (exploit)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (product)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2011-10016?
- CVE-2011-10016 is a vulnerability in Realnetworks Inc. Netzip Classic, classified under Stack-based Buffer Overflow. Published 2025-08-13.
- Is CVE-2011-10016 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.