CVE-2012-0669: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-0669: Buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.7.2 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary cod...

Buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime before 7.7.2 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted movie file with Sorenson encoding.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 18:30 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2012-0669 is a memory corruption issue in Apple QuickTime for Windows before 7.7.2. A user opening a specially crafted Sorenson-encoded movie file could have QuickTime crash or potentially run attacker-controlled code. Business risk is mainly legacy Windows systems that still have old QuickTime installed. Exposure is likely limited to Windows endpoints with Apple QuickTime versions earlier than 7.7.2 and workflows that open movie files from email, web downloads, removable media, or archives. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so inventory validation is required. Prioritize remediation if any legacy Windows endpoints still run old QuickTime. The issue can support code execution after opening a malicious media file, but urgency depends on whether vulnerable software exists in your environment. Mitigation focus: Upgrade QuickTime on Windows to 7.7.2 or later where still required.; Remove vulnerable QuickTime installations if the software is no longer needed.; Follow Apple advisory guidance for any remaining QuickTime deployments..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 16, 2012, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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