CVE-2011-1703: 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 driver-version 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-2011-1703?
CVE-2011-1703 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-1703?
To fix CVE-2011-1703, you should update the Novell iPrint Client to version 5.64 or later.
3
Which Novell iPrint Client versions are affected by CVE-2011-1703?
CVE-2011-1703 affects Novell iPrint Client versions up to and including 5.60.
4
What kind of attack does CVE-2011-1703 enable?
CVE-2011-1703 enables attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting a heap-based buffer overflow.
5
Is CVE-2011-1703 specific to certain operating systems?
CVE-2011-1703 is specific to the Novell iPrint Client, which may run on various Windows operating systems.