CVE-2012-2421
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CVE-2012-2421 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Absolute path traversal vulnerability 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, might allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files in ZIP archives via a full pathname in the URI.. EPSS estimates a 0.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Absolute path traversal vulnerability 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, might allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files in ZIP archives via a full pathname in the URI.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intuit | Quickbooks | 2009 |
| Intuit | Quickbooks | 2010 |
| Intuit | Quickbooks | 2011 |
| Intuit | Quickbooks | 2012 |
References
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/232979US Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/232979US Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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