CVE-2012-2421 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files from ZIP archives in Intuit QuickBooks via path traversal 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-2012-2421?
CVE-2012-2421 is a low-severity path traversal 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
Absolute path traversal vulnerability 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, might allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files in ZIP archives via a full pathname in the URI.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2421?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intuit Quickbooks.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2421?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-2421 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2012-2421 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-2421 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c75m-655v-9rxc.