CVE-2008-2436 describes multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the Novell iPrint Client's nipplib.dll, specifically within the IppCreateServerRef function. This vulnerability, affecting versions 4.x before 4.38 and 5.x before 5.08, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying long arguments to specific functions in the iPrint ActiveX control (ienipp.ocx). With a CVSS score of 9.3, it is considered critical due to its network-based attack vector, medium complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its high severity, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
4.26CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:novell:iprint_client:4.26:*:windows:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.32CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:novell:iprint_client:4.32:*:windows:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.35CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:novell:iprint_client:4.35:*:windows:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.36CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:novell:iprint_client:4.36:*:windows:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.06CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:novell:iprint_client:5.06:*:vista:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.