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A buffer overflow in the Apple QuickTime plugin affects versions before 7.7.3. A remote attacker can supply a crafted MIME type to trigger the flaw, resulting in arbitrary code execution or an application crash.
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This repository contains a single Metasploit module targeting a buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2012-3753) in Apple QuickTime Player 7.7.2 on Windows XP SP3, when accessed via Safari 5.1.7 or 5.0.5. The exploit is delivered through a malicious HTTP server that serves specially crafted HTML and SMIL files. When a victim visits the attacker's page, a heap spray is performed using JavaScript, and a malformed Content-Type header in a SMIL file triggers a stack-based buffer overflow in QuickTime, allowing arbitrary code execution. The module includes ROP chain generation and stack pivoting to bypass protections. The exploit is operational and allows the attacker to execute Metasploit payloads on the victim's system. The only endpoints referenced are legitimate Apple URLs used for plugin download prompts. The code is structured as a typical Metasploit browser exploit, with clear targeting of specific browser and plugin versions.
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