HTTP: Apple QuickTime Targa File Buffer Overflow

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known flaw in Apple QuickTime. A successful attack could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system. Failed exploit attempts could result in a denial of service condition.

Extended 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.

Affected Products

Apple quicktime

References

BugTraq: 56438

CVE: CVE-2012-3755

Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:APPLE-QT-TARGA-BO
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Apple Buffer CVE-2012-3755 File Overflow QuickTime Targa bid:56438
Release Date
01/09/2013
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3375
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Apple

CVSS Score

9.3

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