Vulnerability Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in the Clear method in the ActiveX control in Apple QuickTime before 7.7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
9.3
HIGH
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Quicktime | <= 7.7.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Nov/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51226
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5581Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79901
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Nov/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51226
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5581Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79901
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-3754?
CVE-2012-3754 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Use-after-free vulnerability in the Clear method in the ActiveX control in Apple QuickTime before 7.7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application cras...
How severe is CVE-2012-3754?
CVE-2012-3754 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-2012-3754?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Quicktime.