CVE-2008-2431 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 26 Nov 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflows in the Novell iPrint ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to trigger the vulnerable methods.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-2431?

CVE-2008-2431 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Nov 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple buffer overflows in Novell iPrint Client before 5.06 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by calling the Novell iPrint ActiveX control (aka ienipp.ocx) with (1) a long third argument to the GetDriverFile method; a long first argument to the (2) GetPrinterURLList or (3) GetPrinterURLList2 method; (4) a long argument to the GetFileList method; a long argument to the (5) GetServerVersion, (6) GetResourceList, or (7) DeleteResource method, related to nipplib.dll; a long uploadPath argument to the (8) UploadPrinterDriver or (9) UploadResource method, related to URIs; (10) a long seventh argument to the UploadResource method; a long string in the (11) second, (12) third, or (13) fourth argument to the GetDriverSettings method, related to the IppGetDriverSettings function in nipplib.dll; or (14) a long eighth argument to the UploadResourceToRMS method.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2431?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Novell Iprint.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2431?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2431 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-2008-2431 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2431 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-48j5-7r9f-qmwc.