CVE-2012-3753 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the application via a crafted MIME type in Apple QuickTime.
- 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-2012-3753?
CVE-2012-3753 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Quicktime, published on 9 Nov 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
Buffer overflow in the plugin 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 MIME type.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3753?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Quicktime.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3753?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-3753 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-2012-3753 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-3753 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Quicktime
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h5f7-qr3g-h455.