critical
9.3
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-0712: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Mar 05 2007(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.1.5 allows remote user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted MIDI file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
QuickTime Player<=7.1.4
QuickTime Player=3.0
QuickTime Player=4.1.2
QuickTime Player=5.0.1
QuickTime Player=5.0.2
QuickTime Player=6.0
QuickTime Player=6.0.0
QuickTime Player=6.0.1
QuickTime Player=6.0.2
QuickTime Player=6.1.0
QuickTime Player=6.1.1
QuickTime Player=6.2.0
QuickTime Player=6.3.0
QuickTime Player=6.4.0
QuickTime Player=6.5.0
QuickTime Player=6.5.1
QuickTime Player=6.5.2
QuickTime Player=7.0
QuickTime Player=7.0.0
QuickTime Player=7.0.1
QuickTime Player=7.0.2
QuickTime Player=7.0.3
QuickTime Player=7.0.4
QuickTime Player=7.1.0
QuickTime Player=7.1.1
QuickTime Player=7.1.2
QuickTime Player=7.1.3
Microsoft Windows Operating System
QuickTime Player<=7.1.4
QuickTime Player=4.1.2
QuickTime Player=5.0.1
QuickTime Player=5.0.2
QuickTime Player=6.0.0
QuickTime Player=6.0.1
QuickTime Player=6.0.2
QuickTime Player=6.1.0
QuickTime Player=6.1.1
QuickTime Player=6.2.0
QuickTime Player=6.3.0
QuickTime Player=6.4.0
QuickTime Player=6.5.0
QuickTime Player=6.5.1
QuickTime Player=6.5.2
QuickTime Player=7.0.0
QuickTime Player=7.0.1
QuickTime Player=7.0.2
QuickTime Player=7.0.3
QuickTime Player=7.0.4
QuickTime Player=7.1.0
QuickTime Player=7.1.1
QuickTime Player=7.1.2
QuickTime Player=7.1.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.9
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.0
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.8
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.9
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.10
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.11
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.0
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-0712?

    CVE-2007-0712 is considered critical due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-0712?

    To fix CVE-2007-0712, upgrade Apple QuickTime to version 7.1.5 or later.

  • Which versions of QuickTime are affected by CVE-2007-0712?

    CVE-2007-0712 affects Apple QuickTime versions prior to 7.1.5 on both Windows and Mac.

  • Can CVE-2007-0712 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2007-0712 can be exploited remotely through crafted MIDI files.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-0712?

    CVE-2007-0712 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

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