CVE-2011-4185 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 20 Feb 2012 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via memory corruption in the Novell iPrint Client ActiveX control.

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-2011-4185?

CVE-2011-4185 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Feb 2012. 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

The GetPrinterURLList2 method in the ActiveX control in Novell iPrint Client before 5.78 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-2431 and CVE-2008-2436.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4185?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Novell Iprint.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4185?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4185 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-2011-4185 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-4185 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-432r-m3pj-m766.