CVE-2012-3755

Apple QuickTime < 7.7.3 - Remote Code Execution via Crafted Targa Image

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2012-3755. PoCs published by Senator of Pirates.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The provided text describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in Apple QuickTime (CVE-2012-3755) affecting versions prior to 7.7.3. The flaw exists in the handling of TGA file images with invalid encoded width fields, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow. The PoC is referenced as external download links.

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.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WRITEUP
by Senator of Pirates · textdoswindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/22855

The provided text describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in Apple QuickTime (CVE-2012-3755) affecting versions prior to 7.7.3. The flaw exists in the handling of TGA file images with invalid encoded width fields, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow. The PoC is referenced as external download links.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: Apple QuickTime <= 7.7.2
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Crafted TGA file with invalid encoded width field
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (7)

Core 7
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79902
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/51226
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_apple
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Nov/msg00002.html
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56551
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry signature x_refsource_oval
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16002
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5581

Scores

EPSS 0.1018
EPSS Percentile 95.1%

Details

CWE
CWE-119
Status published
Products (50)
apple/quicktime 3.0
apple/quicktime 4.1.2
apple/quicktime 5.0
apple/quicktime 5.0.1
apple/quicktime 5.0.2
apple/quicktime 6.0
apple/quicktime 6.0.0
apple/quicktime 6.0.1
apple/quicktime 6.0.2
apple/quicktime 6.1
... and 40 more
Published Nov 09, 2012
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026