CVE-2012-0664

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.7.2 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted text track in a movie file.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 5.68% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027065 vdb entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16148 vdb entry signature
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5261 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53574 vdb entry
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/May/msg00005.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0664?
CVE-2012-0664 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-0664?
To fix CVE-2012-0664, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2012-0664 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2012-0664 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~6% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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