CVE-2011-1701: Buffer Overflow
Published Jun 9, 2011
·Updated
Heap-based buffer overflow in nipplib.dll in Novell iPrint Client before 5.64 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted profile-name parameter in a printer-url.
Affected Software
20 affected components
Novell iPrint<=5.60
Novell iPrint=4.26
Novell iPrint=4.27
Novell iPrint=4.28
Novell iPrint=4.30
Novell iPrint=4.32
Novell iPrint=4.34
Novell iPrint=4.36
Novell iPrint=4.38
Novell iPrint=5.04
Novell iPrint=5.12
Novell iPrint=5.20b
Novell iPrint=5.30
Novell iPrint=5.32
Novell iPrint=5.40
Novell iPrint=5.42
Novell iPrint=5.44
Novell iPrint=5.50
Novell iPrint=5.52
Novell iPrint=5.56
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jun 9, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1701?
CVE-2011-1701 is categorized as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-1701?
To fix CVE-2011-1701, upgrade to Novell iPrint Client version 5.64 or later.
3
What types of attacks does CVE-2011-1701 allow?
CVE-2011-1701 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.
4
Which Novell iPrint versions are affected by CVE-2011-1701?
Versions of Novell iPrint prior to 5.64 are affected by CVE-2011-1701.
5
What is the attack vector for CVE-2011-1701?
The attack vector for CVE-2011-1701 is through a crafted profile-name parameter in a printer-url.