CVE-2008-2436

Description

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the IppCreateServerRef function in nipplib.dll in Novell iPrint Client 4.x before 4.38 and 5.x before 5.08 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the (1) GetPrinterURLList, (2) GetPrinterURLList2, or (3) GetFileList2 function in the Novell iPrint ActiveX control in ienipp.ocx.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 18.62% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4228 third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020806 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-33/advisory vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44853 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495940/100/0/threaded mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30986 vdb entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2481 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/31370 third party advisory patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2436?
CVE-2008-2436 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-2436?
To fix CVE-2008-2436, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-2436 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2008-2436 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~19% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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