Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in Novell iPrint Client Vulnerability
CVE-2008-2436

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Novell
Status
Iprint Client
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 September 2008

What is CVE-2008-2436?

The Novell iPrint Client contains a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to exploit buffer overflow conditions in the IppCreateServerRef function within nipplib.dll. By sending a specially crafted request to the GetPrinterURLList, GetPrinterURLList2, or GetFileList2 functions in the ActiveX control (ienipp.ocx), an attacker may execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control.

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References

http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4228
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020806
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http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-33/advisory
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EPSS Score

19% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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