critical
9.3
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-0663: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed May 16 2012(Updated: )

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Apple QuickTime before 7.7.2 on Windows allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted TeXML file.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple QuickTime<=7.7.1
Apple QuickTime=3.0
Apple QuickTime=4.1.2
Apple QuickTime=5.0
Apple QuickTime=5.0.1
Apple QuickTime=5.0.2
Apple QuickTime=6.0
Apple QuickTime=6.0.0
Apple QuickTime=6.0.1
Apple QuickTime=6.0.2
Apple QuickTime=6.1
Apple QuickTime=6.1.0
Apple QuickTime=6.1.1
Apple QuickTime=6.2.0
Apple QuickTime=6.3.0
Apple QuickTime=6.4.0
Apple QuickTime=6.5
Apple QuickTime=6.5.0
Apple QuickTime=6.5.1
Apple QuickTime=6.5.2
Apple QuickTime=7.0
Apple QuickTime=7.0.0
Apple QuickTime=7.0.1
Apple QuickTime=7.0.2
Apple QuickTime=7.0.3
Apple QuickTime=7.0.4
Apple QuickTime=7.1
Apple QuickTime=7.1.0
Apple QuickTime=7.1.1
Apple QuickTime=7.1.2
Apple QuickTime=7.1.3
Apple QuickTime=7.1.4
Apple QuickTime=7.1.5
Apple QuickTime=7.1.6
Apple QuickTime=7.2
Apple QuickTime=7.2.0
Apple QuickTime=7.2.1
Apple QuickTime=7.3
Apple QuickTime=7.3.0
Apple QuickTime=7.3.1
Apple QuickTime=7.3.1.70
Apple QuickTime=7.4
Apple QuickTime=7.4.0
Apple QuickTime=7.4.1
Apple QuickTime=7.4.5
Apple QuickTime=7.5.0
Apple QuickTime=7.5.5
Apple QuickTime=7.6.0
Apple QuickTime=7.6.1
Apple QuickTime=7.6.2
Apple QuickTime=7.6.5
Apple QuickTime=7.6.6
Apple QuickTime=7.6.7
Apple QuickTime=7.6.8
Apple QuickTime=7.6.9
Apple QuickTime=7.7.0
Apple QuickTime=7.60.92.0
Apple QuickTime=7.62.14.0
Apple QuickTime=7.64.17.73
Apple QuickTime=7.65.17.80
Apple QuickTime=7.66.71.0
Apple QuickTime=7.67.75.0
Apple QuickTime=7.68.75.0
Apple QuickTime=7.69.80.9
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-0663?

    CVE-2012-0663 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-0663?

    To fix CVE-2012-0663, update Apple QuickTime to version 7.7.2 or later on Windows.

  • Which versions of Apple QuickTime are affected by CVE-2012-0663?

    CVE-2012-0663 affects all Apple QuickTime versions prior to 7.7.2 on Windows.

  • What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2012-0663?

    CVE-2012-0663 can be exploited through crafted TeXML files leading to arbitrary code execution or denial of service.

  • Are there any known exploits for CVE-2012-0663?

    Yes, there are known exploits that leverage the buffer overflow vulnerabilities in CVE-2012-0663.

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