Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in nipplib.dll in Novell iPrint Client before 5.78 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted client-file-name parameter in a printer-url, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-1705.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Novell | Iprint | <= 5.74 |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=7008708
- http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=7010145Vendor Advisory
- http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=7008708
- http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=7010145Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-4186?
CVE-2011-4186 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in nipplib.dll in Novell iPrint Client before 5.78 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted client-file-name parameter in a printer-url, a ...
How severe is CVE-2011-4186?
CVE-2011-4186 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-2011-4186?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Novell Iprint, Microsoft Windows.