Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted movie file with RLE encoding.
CVSS Score
9.3
HIGH
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Quicktime | <= 7.7.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/May/msg00005.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00004.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5261Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5501
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53579
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027065
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/May/msg00005.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00004.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5261Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5501
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53579
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027065
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0668?
CVE-2012-0668 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted movie file with RLE encoding.
How severe is CVE-2012-0668?
CVE-2012-0668 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-0668?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Quicktime.