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Exploit:HTML/Repl.D
Detected by Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Exploit:HTML/Repl.D is a detection for code that attempts to exploit a vulnerability in a Windows version of RealNetworks RealPlayer to cause a buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
This exploit affects the IERPCtl RealPlayer ActiveX control.
Use up-to-date antivirus software
Manual removal is not recommended for this threat. To detect and remove this threat and other malicious software that may have been installed, run a full-system scan with an up-to-date antivirus product such as Microsoft Security Essentials, or the Microsoft Safety Scanner. For more information about using antivirus software, see http://www.microsoft.com/security/antivirus/av.aspx.
Install relevant updates
RealNetworks had released an update to address this vulnerability. Please see the advisory for more information.
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