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HIGH · 9.3

CVE-2008-5231

Stack-based buffer overflow in the ExecuteRequest method in the Novell iPrint ActiveX control in ienipp.ocx in Novell iPrint Client 5.06 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code v...

Vulnerability Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the ExecuteRequest method in the Novell iPrint ActiveX control in ienipp.ocx in Novell iPrint Client 5.06 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long target-frame option value, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-2431.

CVSS Score

9.3

HIGH

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
NovellIprint<= 5.04

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2008-5231?

CVE-2008-5231 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the ExecuteRequest method in the Novell iPrint ActiveX control in ienipp.ocx in Novell iPrint Client 5.06 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code v...

How severe is CVE-2008-5231?

CVE-2008-5231 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-2008-5231?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Novell Iprint.