CVE-2011-4186 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 20 Feb 2012 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted printer URL in the Novell iPrint Client, requiring user interaction to trigger the heap overflow.

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-2011-4186?

CVE-2011-4186 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

Heap-based buffer overflow in nipplib.dll in Novell iPrint Client before 5.78 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted client-file-name parameter in a printer-url, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-1705.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4186?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Novell Iprint.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4186?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4186 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-2011-4186 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-4186 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8wwj-q6cw-wv4q.