Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-2418
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.
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionExecute codeDenial of service
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-2418
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 2.60%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 89 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2012-2418
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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6.8
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MEDIUM | AV:A/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.2
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10.0
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2012-2418
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2012-2418
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/232979
VU#232979 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Intuit QuickBooksUS Government Resource
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75170
QuickBooks Intuit Help System Async Pluggable Protocol buffer overflow CVE-2012-2418 Vulnerability Report
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/522138
SecurityFocusExploit
Products affected by CVE-2012-2418
- cpe:2.3:a:intuit:quickbooks:2010:*:*:*:*:*:*:*When used together with: Microsoft » Internet Explorer
- cpe:2.3:a:intuit:quickbooks:2011:*:*:*:*:*:*:*When used together with: Microsoft » Internet Explorer
- cpe:2.3:a:intuit:quickbooks:2012:*:*:*:*:*:*:*When used together with: Microsoft » Internet Explorer
- cpe:2.3:a:intuit:quickbooks:2009:*:*:*:*:*:*:*When used together with: Microsoft » Internet Explorer