CVE-2012-0663 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the application via a crafted TeXML file in Apple QuickTime on Windows.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-0663?
CVE-2012-0663 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Quicktime, published on 16 May 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Apple QuickTime before 7.7.2 on Windows allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted TeXML file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0663?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Quicktime.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0663?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0663 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2012-0663 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-0663 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Quicktime
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gf2j-gcch-42v9.