CVE-2012-3752 is a critical vulnerability affecting Apple QuickTime versions prior to 7.7.3, stemming from multiple buffer overflows. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or trigger a denial of service by providing a specially crafted style element within a QuickTime TeXML file. With a CVSS score of 9.3, it represents a severe risk due to its network-based attack vector, low authentication requirements, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, a Metasploit module exists for exploitation, indicating readily available exploit code, though there is no evidence of widespread active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 7.7.2CPE 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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