CVE-2012-3723: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Sep 20 2012(Updated: )
Apple Mac OS X before 10.7.5 does not properly handle the bNbrPorts field of a USB hub descriptor, which allows physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and system crash) by attaching a USB device.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and macOS | <=10.7.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.7 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.8 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.7 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.8 | |
| 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 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.7 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.8 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.7 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.8 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.7.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.7.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.7.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.7.3 | |
| Apple macOS Server | <=10.7.4 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.0 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.0.0 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.0.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.0.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.0.3 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.0.4 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.1.0 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.1.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.1.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.1.3 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.1.4 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.1.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.2.0 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.2.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.2.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.2.3 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.2.4 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.2.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.2.6 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.2.7 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.2.8 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.3 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.3.0 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.3.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.3.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.3.3 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.3.4 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.3.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.3.6 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.3.7 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.3.8 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.3.9 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.0 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.3 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.4 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.6 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.7 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.8 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.9 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.10 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.11 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.0 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.3 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.4 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.6 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.7 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.8 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.6.0 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.6.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.6.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.6.3 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.6.4 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.6.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.6.6 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.6.7 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.6.8 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.7.0 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.7.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.7.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.7.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-3723?
CVE-2012-3723 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution and cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3723?
To fix CVE-2012-3723, update your Apple Mac OS X to version 10.7.5 or later.
What versions of Apple Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2012-3723?
CVE-2012-3723 affects Apple Mac OS X versions prior to 10.7.5.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2012-3723?
CVE-2012-3723 can be exploited by physically proximate attackers using malicious USB devices.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2012-3723?
Exploiting CVE-2012-3723 can lead to memory corruption, system crashes, or arbitrary code execution.
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