Apple QuickTime 7.7.3 PICT File memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Apple QuickTime 7.7.3. The affected element is an unknown function of the component PICT File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-3757. In addition, an exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apple QuickTime 7.7.3 (Multimedia Player Software). This affects an unknown functionality of the component PICT File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Apple QuickTime before 7.7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted PICT file.

The bug was discovered 11/07/2012. The weakness was presented 11/07/2012 by Jeremy Brown (CHkr_D591) with Microsoft Vulnerability Research as HT5581 as confirmed advisory (Apple Security Announce). It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. The public release was coordinated in cooperation with Apple. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2012-3757 since 06/19/2012. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a private exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 62890 (QuickTime < 7.7.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities (Windows)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 120058 (Apple QuickTime Prior to 7.7.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APPLE-SA-2012-11-07-1)).

Upgrading to version 7.7.3 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at support.apple.com. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 12744.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (79896), Tenable (62890), SecurityFocus (BID 56438†), OSVDB (87092†) and Secunia (SA51226†). See VDB-6899, VDB-6900, VDB-6901 and VDB-6902 for similar entries. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 62890
Nessus Name: QuickTime < 7.7.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities (Windows)
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OpenVAS ID: 803047
OpenVAS Name: Apple QuickTime Multiple Vulnerabilities - Nov12 (Windows)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: QuickTime 7.7.3
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Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT5581
Researcher: Jeremy Brown (CHkr_D591)
Organization: Microsoft Vulnerability Research
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CVE: CVE-2012-3757 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-3757
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-6903

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X-Force: 79896 - Apple QuickTime PICT file code execution, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 56438 - Apple QuickTime Prior To 7.7.3 Multiple Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 51226 - Apple QuickTime Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 87092
SecurityTracker: 1027737 - Apple QuickTime Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
Vulnerability Center: 37128 - Apple QuickTime <7.7.3 Allows Remote Code Execution \\ DoS via a Crafted PICTY File - CVE-2012-3757, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 11/09/2012 12:20
Updated: 04/19/2021 08:16
Changes: 11/09/2012 12:20 (94), 04/20/2017 22:09 (5), 04/19/2021 08:16 (3)
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