CVE-2011-1706 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted parameter in the Novell iPrint Client, requiring user interaction to trigger the vulnerability.
- 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-2011-1706?
CVE-2011-1706 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Jun 2011. 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 nipplib.dll in Novell iPrint Client before 5.64 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted iprint-client-config-info parameter in a printer-url.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-1706?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Novell Iprint.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1706?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-1706 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-2011-1706 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-1706 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6c3v-h837-jcq5.