CVE-2008-5231 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 26 Nov 2008 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the Novell iPrint ActiveX control, requiring user interaction.

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-2008-5231?

CVE-2008-5231 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

Stack-based buffer overflow in the ExecuteRequest method in the Novell iPrint ActiveX control in ienipp.ocx in Novell iPrint Client 5.06 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long target-frame option value, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-2431.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5231?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Novell Iprint.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5231?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5231 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-2008-5231 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5231 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-65qw-rh6m-rvj5.