Intrusion PreventionApple.QuickTime.Targa.Image.Buffer.Overflow
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Apple QuikeTime.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a malicious ".tga" file. A remote attacker may be able exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application or possibly cause a denial of service condition.
Affected Products
Apple QuickTime 7.7.2
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Denial of Service: Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Upgrade to the latest version, available from the web site.
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
References
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/22855/| ID | 33971 |
| Created | Dec 12, 2012 |
| Updated | Mar 11, 2022 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2012-3755 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 83.52% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Other |
| Affected App | Other |