CVE-2012-0666 describes a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Apple QuickTime for Windows, specifically affecting versions prior to 7.7.2. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or trigger a denial of service by enticing a user to open a crafted QTMovie object. With a CVSS score of 9.3, it is a critical vulnerability, indicating a network-based attack with medium complexity that could lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no public exploits are readily available on platforms like Metasploit or ExploitDB, and there's minimal community discussion or media coverage, its high FAUCET Risk Score of 81/100 suggests a significant potential impact if exploited.
| Vendor | Product | Version(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 version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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