critical
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Updated

CVE-2011-4186: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Feb 20 2012(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in nipplib.dll in Novell iPrint Client before 5.78 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted client-file-name parameter in a printer-url, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-1705.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Novell iPrint Client<=5.74
Novell iPrint Client=4.26
Novell iPrint Client=4.27
Novell iPrint Client=4.28
Novell iPrint Client=4.30
Novell iPrint Client=4.32
Novell iPrint Client=4.34
Novell iPrint Client=4.36
Novell iPrint Client=4.38
Novell iPrint Client=5.04
Novell iPrint Client=5.12
Novell iPrint Client=5.20b
Novell iPrint Client=5.30
Novell iPrint Client=5.32
Novell iPrint Client=5.40
Novell iPrint Client=5.42
Novell iPrint Client=5.44
Novell iPrint Client=5.50
Novell iPrint Client=5.52
Novell iPrint Client=5.56
Novell iPrint Client=5.60
Novell iPrint Client=5.64
Novell iPrint Client=5.68
Novell iPrint Client=5.72
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-4186?

    CVE-2011-4186 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-4186?

    To mitigate CVE-2011-4186, users should upgrade the Novell iPrint Client to version 5.78 or later.

  • What versions of Novell iPrint are affected by CVE-2011-4186?

    CVE-2011-4186 affects Novell iPrint Client versions prior to 5.78, including versions from 4.26 up to 5.74.

  • Can CVE-2011-4186 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2011-4186 can be exploited remotely by attackers through a crafted client-file-name parameter in a printer URL.

  • Is CVE-2011-4186 specific to any particular operating system?

    CVE-2011-4186 specifically affects the Novell iPrint Client on Microsoft Windows systems.

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