CVE-2012-3754: Use After Free

Published Nov 9, 2012
·
Updated

Use-after-free vulnerability in the Clear method in the ActiveX control in Apple QuickTime before 7.7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

51 affected components
QuickTime Player<=7.7.2
QuickTime Player=3.0
QuickTime Player=4.1.2
QuickTime Player=5.0
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
QuickTime Player=6.1.1
QuickTime Player=6.2.0
QuickTime Player=6.3.0
QuickTime Player=6.4.0
QuickTime Player=6.5
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
QuickTime Player=7.1.4
QuickTime Player=7.1.5
QuickTime Player=7.1.6
QuickTime Player=7.2.0
QuickTime Player=7.2.1
QuickTime Player=7.3.0
QuickTime Player=7.3.1
QuickTime Player=7.3.1.70
QuickTime Player=7.4.0
QuickTime Player=7.4.1
QuickTime Player=7.4.5
QuickTime Player=7.5.0
QuickTime Player=7.5.5
QuickTime Player=7.6.0
QuickTime Player=7.6.1
QuickTime Player=7.6.2
QuickTime Player=7.6.5
QuickTime Player=7.6.6
QuickTime Player=7.6.7
QuickTime Player=7.6.8
QuickTime Player=7.6.9
QuickTime Player=7.7.0
QuickTime Player=7.7.1

Event History

Nov 9, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-3754?

CVE-2012-3754 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-3754?

To fix CVE-2012-3754, update your Apple QuickTime software to version 7.7.3 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is represented by CVE-2012-3754?

CVE-2012-3754 is a use-after-free vulnerability affecting the ActiveX control in Apple QuickTime.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2012-3754?

The impact of CVE-2012-3754 includes potential execution of arbitrary code or causing a denial of service due to application crashes.

5

Which versions of QuickTime are affected by CVE-2012-3754?

CVE-2012-3754 affects QuickTime versions prior to 7.7.3, including various earlier versions.

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