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CVE-2012-0663

65
FAUCET Score

CVE-2012-0663 describes multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Apple QuickTime for Windows, versions prior to 7.7.2. This critical vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted TeXML file. With a CVSS score of 9.3, it is easily exploitable over a network with medium attack complexity, potentially leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA KEV, a Metasploit module and ExploitDB entry confirm the existence of public exploit code, indicating a high potential for exploitation. Community discussion and media coverage further highlight the significance of this vulnerability.

Impacted Technologies

VendorProductVersion(s)CPE
<= 7.7.1CPE matchmatch criteria
cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
3.0CPE matchmatch criteria
cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
4.1.2CPE matchmatch criteria
cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
5.0CPE matchmatch criteria
cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
5.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria
cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

CVSS Data

CVSS version used by this source: 2.0

9.3HIGH

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Confidentiality Impact
COMPLETE
Integrity Impact
COMPLETE
Availability Impact
COMPLETE
Access Vector
NETWORK
Access Complexity
MEDIUM
Authentication
NONE
Exploitability Score
8.6
Impact Score
10.0
CvssVersion
2.0

Exploit Intelligence

EPSS Score
28.62%
Probability of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS Percentile
97.9%
Percentile rank of EPSS score among Peer Group
As of 2026-07-25
Model: v2026.06.15
Metasploit: Apple QuickTime TeXML Style Element Stack Buffer Overflow · May 15, 2012
ExploitDB: EDB-19433 · Jun 28, 2012
This CVE's current EPSS score of 0.2862 is in the 92nd percentile among its peer group of 8,914 CVEs.

Social Chatter

The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.1 Reddit, 0.1 Bluesky, 0.0 Mastodon, and 0.2 GitHub mentions.

Media Mentions

The average CVE in this peer group has 0.1 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.

Remediation

Vendor Patches (1)

applevendor investigatingvia nvd_reference
View patch

References

lists.apple.com / archives/security-announce/2012/May/msg00005.html
Vendor Advisory
oval.cisecurity.org / repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16006
support.apple.com / kb/HT5261
Vendor Advisory
securityfocus.com / bid/53571
securitytracker.com / id