CVE-2012-3755
Buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code...
CVE-2012-3755 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 9.3) in Apple Quicktime, published November 9, 2012. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 10.2%, the 95th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 9.3 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 10.2%EPSS, 95th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
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 Targa image.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Apple QuickTime 7.7.2 - Targa image Buffer Overflow | 2012-11-20 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
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 Targa image.
- Record
CVE-2012-3755- CVSS 2.0
- 9.3 High
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Weakness
- CWE-119
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
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 Targa image.
- Record
CVE-2012-3755- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2012-3702No score
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 Targa image.
- Record
EUVD-2012-3702- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-vfqg-r87j-qp5qNo score
Buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code...
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 Targa image.
- Record
GHSA-vfqg-r87j-qp5q- Weakness
- CWE-119
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79902
secunia.com/advisories/51226
lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Nov/msg00002.html
securityfocus.com/bid/56551
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16002
packetstormsecurity.org/files/118231/Apple-QuickTime-7.7.2-Buffer-Overflow.html
support.apple.com/kb/HT5581
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-3755
github.com/advisories/GHSA-vfqg-r87j-qp5q