CVE-2011-3173 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the Novell iPrint client's GetDriverSettings function.
- 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-2011-3173?
CVE-2011-3173 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Nov 2011. 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 GetDriverSettings function in nipplib.dll in the iPrint client in Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 (aka OES2) SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) hostname or (2) port field.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-3173?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Novell Iprint Open Enterprise Server 2.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3173?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-3173 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-2011-3173 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-3173 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-68w9-9jf4-v89p.