Vulnerability Description
Multiple buffer overflows in the Spooler service (nwspool.dll) in Novell Netware Client 4.91 through 4.91 SP2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the (1) EnumPrinters and (2) OpenPrinter functions.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Novell | Netware Client | 4.91 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23027
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017263
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017315
- http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2974765.htm
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/300636US Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/653076US Government Resource
- http://www.novell.com/support/search.do?cmd=displayKC&externalId=3125538&sliceIdPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/453012/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21220
- http://www.securityfocus.com/data/vulnerabilities/exploits/testlpc.c
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4631
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-043.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30461
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23027
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017263
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-5854?
CVE-2006-5854 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Multiple buffer overflows in the Spooler service (nwspool.dll) in Novell Netware Client 4.91 through 4.91 SP2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the (1) EnumPrinte...
How severe is CVE-2006-5854?
CVE-2006-5854 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-5854?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Novell Netware Client.