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Vulnerability record · CVE-1999-0896 · published 4 November 1999

CVE-1999-0896: Realnetworks realserver g2 vulnerability

RRealnetworks · Realserver G2

Buffer overflow in RealNetworks RealServer administration utility allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long username and password.

10.0 CVSS 2.0 High EPSS 13% · top 3.8%
10.0CVSS 2.0 base score
13%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
4References
16 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Buffer overflow in RealNetworks RealServer administration utility allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long username and password.

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

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://service.real.com/help/faq/servg260.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/767
http://service.real.com/help/faq/servg260.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/767

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Related vulnerabilities

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5.0CVE-2000-0185Realnetworks realserver vulnerabilityRealMedia RealServer reveals the real IP address of a Real Server, even if the address is supposed to be private.EPSS 5.1%

Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-1999-0896), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.