What is the severity of CVE-2008-2908?

CVE-2008-2908 is classified as high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2908?

To fix CVE-2008-2908, upgrade to Novell iPrint Client version 4.36 or later.

What systems are affected by CVE-2008-2908?

CVE-2008-2908 affects all versions of Novell iPrint Client for Windows prior to version 4.36.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2008-2908?

CVE-2008-2908 can be exploited through remote attacks that send specially crafted parameters to the vulnerable ActiveX control.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2008-2908?

Exploitation of CVE-2008-2908 typically requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious webpage.

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CVE-2008-2908

critical

9.3

CWE

119

30/6/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-2908: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Jun 30 2008(Updated: )

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in a certain ActiveX control in ienipp.ocx in Novell iPrint Client for Windows before 4.36 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long value of the (1) operation, (2) printer-url, or (3) target-frame parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Novell iPrint Client	<=4.35

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2908?
CVE-2008-2908 is classified as high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2908?
To fix CVE-2008-2908, upgrade to Novell iPrint Client version 4.36 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-2908?
CVE-2008-2908 affects all versions of Novell iPrint Client for Windows prior to version 4.36.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2008-2908?
CVE-2008-2908 can be exploited through remote attacks that send specially crafted parameters to the vulnerable ActiveX control.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2008-2908?
Exploitation of CVE-2008-2908 typically requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious webpage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2908?
CVE-2008-2908 is classified as high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2908?
To fix CVE-2008-2908, upgrade to Novell iPrint Client version 4.36 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-2908?
CVE-2008-2908 affects all versions of Novell iPrint Client for Windows prior to version 4.36.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2008-2908?
CVE-2008-2908 can be exploited through remote attacks that send specially crafted parameters to the vulnerable ActiveX control.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2008-2908?
Exploitation of CVE-2008-2908 typically requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious webpage.