Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-3723
Apple Mac OS X before 10.7.5 does not properly handle the bNbrPorts field of a USB hub descriptor, which allows physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and system crash) by attaching a USB device.
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionExecute codeDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2012-3723
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Threat overview for CVE-2012-3723
Top countries where our scanners detected CVE-2012-3723
Top open port discovered on systems with this issue
548
IPs affected by CVE-2012-3723 39
Threat actors abusing to this issue?
Yes
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-3723
0.06%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 24 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2012-3723
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.6
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
3.9
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6.4
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2012-3723
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2012-3723
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00004.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comVendor Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78750
Apple OS X USB CVE-2012-3723 code execution CVE-2012-3723 Vulnerability Report
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5501
About the security content of OS X Mountain Lion v10.8.2, OS X Lion v10.7.5 and Security Update 2012-004 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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