CVE-2012-2424 Null dereference in n/a
Remote attackers can crash QuickBooks via a malformed URI in Internet Explorer, causing a denial of service.
- 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-2012-2424?
CVE-2012-2424 is a low-severity 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
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, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a URI that lacks a required delimiter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2424?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intuit Quickbooks.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2424?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-2424 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2012-2424 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-2424 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vp6x-rh2w-5863.