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Summary
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apple QuickTime up to 7.7.1. The affected element is an unknown function. The manipulation results in numeric error. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-0670. In addition, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.
Details
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apple QuickTime up to 7.7.1 (Multimedia Player Software). Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-189. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
Integer 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 sean atom in a movie file.
The weakness was presented 05/15/2012 by Tom Gallagher and Paul Bates (CHkr_D591) with Microsoft Vulnerability Research as APPLE-SA-2012-05-15-1 as confirmed knowledge base article (Website). The advisory is available at lists.apple.com. The public release was coordinated in cooperation with the vendor. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2012-0670 since 01/12/2012. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a private exploit is available.
It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 62214 (Mac OS X 10.7.x < 10.7.5 Multiple Vulnerabilities (BEAST)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family MacOS X Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 120221 (Apple QuickTime Prior to 7.7.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APPLE-SA-2012-05-15-1)).
Upgrading to version 7.7.2 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (75645), Tenable (62214), SecurityFocus (BID 53582†), OSVDB (81941†) and Secunia (SA47447†). See VDB-4792, VDB-5399, VDB-5404 and VDB-5408 for similar entries. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.apple.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6
VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.6
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Exploiting
Class: Numeric errorCWE: CWE-189
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes
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Access: Private
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 62214
Nessus Name: Mac OS X 10.7.x < 10.7.5 Multiple Vulnerabilities (BEAST)
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OpenVAS ID: 802795
OpenVAS Name: Apple QuickTime Multiple Vulnerabilities - (Windows)
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: QuickTime 7.7.2
Timeline
01/12/2012 🔍05/15/2012 🔍
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Sources
Vendor: apple.comAdvisory: APPLE-SA-2012-05-15-1
Researcher: Tom Gallagher, Paul Bates (CHkr_D591)
Organization: Microsoft Vulnerability Research
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-0670 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-0670
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-5418
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X-Force: 75645
SecurityFocus: 53582 - Apple QuickTime Prior To 7.7.2 'sean' Atoms Integer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 47447 - Apple QuickTime Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 81941
SecurityTracker: 1027065 - Apple QuickTime Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
Vulnerability Center: 35129 - Apple QuickTime Before 7.7.2 Remote Integer Overflow Allows Code Execution via a Crafted Sean Atoms, Medium
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entry
Created: 05/23/2012 18:34Updated: 03/24/2021 17:51
Changes: 05/23/2012 18:34 (81), 04/12/2017 16:11 (10), 03/24/2021 17:51 (3)
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