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CVE-2012-2423

1.8 · LOW

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, provide differe…

Published Apr 25, 2012intuitCWE-200EPSS 1.09%

Overview

CVE-2012-2423 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting intuit quickbooks. It was published on April 25, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.8 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.8, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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, provide different responses to remote requests depending on whether a ZIP pathname is valid, which allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information about the installation path and product version via a series of requests involving the Msxml2.XMLHTTP object.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from intuit. Update quickbooks to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/232979Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/522139Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75174Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/232979Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/522139Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75174

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2423?

CVE-2012-2423 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting intuit quickbooks. It was published on April 25, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.8 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2012-2423?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.8, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-2423?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from intuit. Update quickbooks to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-2423?

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