CVE-2011-4187 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the Novell iPrint Client when processing a long realm field.
- 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-2011-4187?
CVE-2011-4187 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
Buffer overflow in the GetDriverSettings function in nipplib.dll in Novell iPrint Client before 5.78 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long realm field, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-3173.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4187?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Novell Iprint.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4187?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4187 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-2011-4187 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-4187 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-574j-gh62-2j82.