Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the intu-help-qb (aka Intuit Help System Async Pluggable Protocol) handlers in HelpAsyncPluggableProtocol.dll in Intuit QuickBooks 2009 through 2012, when Internet Explorer is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a URI with a % (percent) character as its (1) last or (2) second-to-last character.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intuit | Quickbooks | 2009 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/80820
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/232979US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/522138Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75170
- http://osvdb.org/80820
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/232979US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/522138Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75170
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-2418?
CVE-2012-2418 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Heap-based buffer overflow in the intu-help-qb (aka Intuit Help System Async Pluggable Protocol) handlers in HelpAsyncPluggableProtocol.dll in Intuit QuickBooks 2009 through 2012, when Internet Explor...
How severe is CVE-2012-2418?
CVE-2012-2418 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-2418?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Intuit Quickbooks, Microsoft Internet Explorer.