Vulnerability Description
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, provide different responses to remote requests depending on whether a ZIP pathname is valid, which allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information about the installation path and product version via a series of requests involving the Msxml2.XMLHTTP object.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intuit | Quickbooks | 2009 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/232979US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/522139Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75174
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/232979US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/522139Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75174
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-2423?
CVE-2012-2423 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.8 (LOW). 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, provide different ...
How severe is CVE-2012-2423?
CVE-2012-2423 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-2423?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Intuit Quickbooks, Microsoft Internet Explorer.