CVE-2008-0639 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 13 Feb 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted RPC request exploiting a stack-based buffer overflow in the Novell Client Spooler service.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-0639?

CVE-2008-0639 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Feb 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the EnumPrinters function in the Spooler service (nwspool.dll) in Novell Client 4.91 SP2, SP3, and SP4 for Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RPC request, aka Novell bug 353138, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5854. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2007-6701.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0639?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Novell Client.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0639?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0639 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2008-0639 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0639 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4jmj-xq3w-8f72.