CVE-2012-2418

MediumCVSS 6.8/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 6.8/10AV:A/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Weakness enumeration

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Apr 25, 2012
Last modified
Jun 16, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2012-2418: Medium severity, CVSS 6.8 | Vulnix