CVE-2009-1568 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the iPrint Client 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-2009-1568?
CVE-2009-1568 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Dec 2009. 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 ienipp.ocx in Novell iPrint Client 5.30, and possibly other versions before 5.32, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long target-frame parameter.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1568?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Novell Iprint Client.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1568?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1568 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-2009-1568 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-1568 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5rj9-gjgg-f4wg.