CVE-2008-0639 describes a stack-based buffer overflow in the EnumPrinters function within the Novell Client's Spooler service (nwspool.dll) for Windows, specifically versions 4.91 SP2, SP3, and SP4. This vulnerability, a result of an incomplete fix for a prior issue, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. With a CVSS score of 10.0, it is considered critical due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its high severity and EPSS score, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
4.91CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:novell:client:4.91:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.91CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:novell:client:4.91:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.91CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:novell:client:4.91:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.0 Reddit, 0.1 Bluesky, 0.1 Mastodon, and 0.4 GitHub mentions.
No media coverage found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.1 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.