Vulnerability Description
Multiple buffer overflows in Novell iPrint Client before 5.06 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by calling the Novell iPrint ActiveX control (aka ienipp.ocx) with (1) a long third argument to the GetDriverFile method; a long first argument to the (2) GetPrinterURLList or (3) GetPrinterURLList2 method; (4) a long argument to the GetFileList method; a long argument to the (5) GetServerVersion, (6) GetResourceList, or (7) DeleteResource method, related to nipplib.dll; a long uploadPath argument to the (8) UploadPrinterDriver or (9) UploadResource method, related to URIs; (10) a long seventh argument to the UploadResource method; a long string in the (11) second, (12) third, or (13) fourth argument to the GetDriverSettings method, related to the IppGetDriverSettings function in nipplib.dll; or (14) a long eighth argument to the UploadResourceToRMS method.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Novell | Iprint | <= 5.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30667Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-27/advisory/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30813
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44616
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30667Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-27/advisory/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30813
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44616
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2431?
CVE-2008-2431 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Multiple buffer overflows in Novell iPrint Client before 5.06 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by calling the Novell iPrint ActiveX control (aka ienipp.ocx) with (1) a long third argum...
How severe is CVE-2008-2431?
CVE-2008-2431 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2431?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Novell Iprint.