CVE-2012-3758: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Nov 09 2012(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted transform attribute in a text3GTrack element in a QuickTime TeXML file.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple QuickTime Player | <=7.7.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =3.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =4.1.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =5.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =5.0.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =5.0.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =6.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =6.0.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =6.0.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =6.0.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =6.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =6.1.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =6.2.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =6.3.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =6.4.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =6.5 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =6.5.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =6.5.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =6.5.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.0.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.0.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.0.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.0.3 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.0.4 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.1.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.1.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.1.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.1.3 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.1.4 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.1.5 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.1.6 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.2.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.2.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.3.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.3.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.3.1.70 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.4.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.4.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.4.5 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.5.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.5.5 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.6.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.6.1 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.6.2 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.6.5 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.6.6 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.6.7 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.6.8 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.6.9 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.7.0 | |
| Apple QuickTime Player | =7.7.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-3758?
CVE-2012-3758 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3758?
To address CVE-2012-3758, you should upgrade Apple QuickTime to version 7.7.3 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-3758?
CVE-2012-3758 affects multiple versions of Apple QuickTime, including all versions prior to 7.7.3 and several earlier versions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-3758?
CVE-2012-3758 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited through specially crafted TeXML files.
Can CVE-2012-3758 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-3758 can be exploited remotely when users open malicious TeXML files.
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- version/apple quicktime player/6.3.0
- version/apple quicktime player/6.4.0
- version/apple quicktime player/6.5
- version/apple quicktime player/6.5.0
- version/apple quicktime player/6.5.1
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- version/apple quicktime player/7.3.0
- version/apple quicktime player/7.3.1
- version/apple quicktime player/7.3.1.70
- version/apple quicktime player/7.4.0
- version/apple quicktime player/7.4.1
- version/apple quicktime player/7.4.5
- version/apple quicktime player/7.5.0
- version/apple quicktime player/7.5.5
- version/apple quicktime player/7.6.0
- version/apple quicktime player/7.6.1
- version/apple quicktime player/7.6.2
- version/apple quicktime player/7.6.5
- version/apple quicktime player/7.6.6
- version/apple quicktime player/7.6.7
- version/apple quicktime player/7.6.8
- version/apple quicktime player/7.6.9
- version/apple quicktime player/7.7.0
- version/apple quicktime player/7.7.1