CVE-2012-2424

Public Exploit

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.

1.8

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.18%

Third-Party Advisory cert.org

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/522139	mailing list exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/522138	mailing list exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75175	vdb entry
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/232979	third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2424?: CVE-2012-2424 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-2424?: To fix CVE-2012-2424, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2012-2424 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2012-2424 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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