CVE-2012-2418 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can trigger memory corruption or execute arbitrary code in QuickBooks via a crafted URI when using Internet Explorer.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-2418?
CVE-2012-2418 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Apr 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2418?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intuit Quickbooks.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2418?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-2418 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2012-2418 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-2418 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-89g7-q4h7-vjxh.