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CVE-2012-3723

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CVE-2012-3723 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.40%

32.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleMac Os X<= 10.7.4
AppleMac Os X10.0
AppleMac Os X10.0.0
AppleMac Os X10.0.1
AppleMac Os X10.0.2
AppleMac Os X10.0.3
AppleMac Os X10.0.4
AppleMac Os X10.1
AppleMac Os X10.1.0
AppleMac Os X10.1.1
AppleMac Os X10.1.2
AppleMac Os X10.1.3
AppleMac Os X10.1.4
AppleMac Os X10.1.5
AppleMac Os X10.2
AppleMac Os X10.2.0
AppleMac Os X10.2.1
AppleMac Os X10.2.2
AppleMac Os X10.2.3
AppleMac Os X10.2.4
AppleMac Os X10.2.5
AppleMac Os X10.2.6
AppleMac Os X10.2.7
AppleMac Os X10.2.8
AppleMac Os X10.3
AppleMac Os X10.3.0
AppleMac Os X10.3.1
AppleMac Os X10.3.2
AppleMac Os X10.3.3
AppleMac Os X10.3.4
AppleMac Os X10.3.5
AppleMac Os X10.3.6
AppleMac Os X10.3.7
AppleMac Os X10.3.8
AppleMac Os X10.3.9
AppleMac Os X10.4
AppleMac Os X10.4.0
AppleMac Os X10.4.1
AppleMac Os X10.4.2
AppleMac Os X10.4.3
AppleMac Os X10.4.4
AppleMac Os X10.4.5
AppleMac Os X10.4.6
AppleMac Os X10.4.7
AppleMac Os X10.4.8
AppleMac Os X10.4.9
AppleMac Os X10.4.10
AppleMac Os X10.4.11
AppleMac Os X10.5
AppleMac Os X10.5.0

Showing 50 of 142 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 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.
How severe is CVE-2012-3723?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-3723 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3723?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST