CVE-2012-3719 json
Mail in Apple Mac OS X before 10.7.5 does not properly handle embedded web plugins, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary plug…
published 2012-09-20 14 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2012-3666
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.9%
- EPSS 1.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 79%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Mail in Apple Mac OS X before 10.7.5 does not properly handle embedded web plugins, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary plugin code via an e-mail message that triggers the loading of a third-party plugin.
Exploit prediction
1.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 79% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00004.html
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/kb/HT5501
vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/78751
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2012-3719
- NVD CVE-2012-3719
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