Vulnerability Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in a certain ActiveX control in ienipp.ocx in Novell iPrint Client for Windows before 4.36 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long value of the (1) operation, (2) printer-url, or (3) target-frame parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Novell | Iprint Client | <= 4.35 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30709Vendor Advisory
- http://support.novell.com/docs/Readmes/InfoDocument/patchbuilder/readme_5028061.
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/145313US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29736
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020303
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1837/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43085
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30709Vendor Advisory
- http://support.novell.com/docs/Readmes/InfoDocument/patchbuilder/readme_5028061.
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/145313US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29736
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020303
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1837/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43085
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2908?
CVE-2008-2908 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in a certain ActiveX control in ienipp.ocx in Novell iPrint Client for Windows before 4.36 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long value of th...
How severe is CVE-2008-2908?
CVE-2008-2908 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-2008-2908?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Novell Iprint Client.