Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in Novell Client Spooler Service
CVE-2008-0639

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Novell
Status
Client
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 February 2008

What is CVE-2008-0639?

A stack-based buffer overflow exists within the EnumPrinters function of the Spooler service (nwspool.dll) in Novell Client versions 4.91 SP2, SP3, and SP4 for Windows. This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers who send specially crafted RPC requests, allowing them to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems. This issue is a result of an incomplete fix for a previously identified vulnerability, highlighting the need for rigorous security measures.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487980/100/0/threaded
mailing-listx_refsource_BUGTRAQ
http://secunia.com/advisories/28895
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0496
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EPSS Score

47% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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