What is the severity of CVE-2008-5231?

CVE-2008-5231 has been rated as high severity due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5231?

To mitigate CVE-2008-5231, update to a version of the Novell iPrint Client later than 5.04 that is not affected.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2008-5231?

Affected versions include Novell iPrint Client 5.06 and earlier, as well as specific versions from 4.26 to 4.38.

Can CVE-2008-5231 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-5231 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted target-frame option values.

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CVE-2008-5231

critical

9.3

CWE

119

26/11/2008

3/10/2022

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-5231: Buffer Overflow

Q: What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2008-5231?

CVE-2008-5231 is caused by a stack-based buffer overflow in the ExecuteRequest method of the Novell iPrint ActiveX control.

First published: Wed Nov 26 2008(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in the ExecuteRequest method in the Novell iPrint ActiveX control in ienipp.ocx in Novell iPrint Client 5.06 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long target-frame option value, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-2431.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Novell Iprint	=4.34
Novell Iprint	=4.38
Novell Iprint	=4.27
Novell Iprint	=4.32
Novell Iprint	<=5.04
Novell Iprint	=4.26
Novell Iprint	=4.36
Novell Iprint	=4.28
Novell Iprint	=4.30

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5231?
CVE-2008-5231 has been rated as high severity due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5231?
To mitigate CVE-2008-5231, update to a version of the Novell iPrint Client later than 5.04 that is not affected.
What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2008-5231?
CVE-2008-5231 is caused by a stack-based buffer overflow in the ExecuteRequest method of the Novell iPrint ActiveX control.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2008-5231?
Affected versions include Novell iPrint Client 5.06 and earlier, as well as specific versions from 4.26 to 4.38.
Can CVE-2008-5231 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-5231 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted target-frame option values.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5231?
CVE-2008-5231 has been rated as high severity due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5231?
To mitigate CVE-2008-5231, update to a version of the Novell iPrint Client later than 5.04 that is not affected.
What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2008-5231?
CVE-2008-5231 is caused by a stack-based buffer overflow in the ExecuteRequest method of the Novell iPrint ActiveX control.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2008-5231?
Affected versions include Novell iPrint Client 5.06 and earlier, as well as specific versions from 4.26 to 4.38.
Can CVE-2008-5231 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-5231 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted target-frame option values.