CVE-2012-3756 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the application via a crafted MP4 file, requiring user interaction to open the file.
- 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-2012-3756?
CVE-2012-3756 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 Apple QuickTime before 7.7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted rnet box in an MP4 movie file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3756?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Quicktime.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3756?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-3756 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-2012-3756 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-3756 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Quicktime
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jg6q-4qr4-vm6p.