What is the severity of CVE-2011-4191?

CVE-2011-4191 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4191?

To fix CVE-2011-4191, update to the latest patch or version of Novell NetWare that addresses this vulnerability.

Which versions of Novell NetWare are affected by CVE-2011-4191?

CVE-2011-4191 specifically affects Novell NetWare 6.5 SP8.

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2011-4191?

CVE-2011-4191 can be exploited through a stack-based buffer overflow that allows for arbitrary code execution.

Can CVE-2011-4191 lead to a denial of service?

Yes, CVE-2011-4191 can cause a denial of service, resulting in system instability or a complete NFS outage.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2011-4191

high

7.5

CWE

119

30/11/2011

17/9/2024

CVE-2011-4191: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Nov 30 2011(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in the xdrDecodeString function in XNFS.NLM in Novell NetWare 6.5 SP8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (abend or NFS outage) via long packets.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Novell NetWare	=6.5-sp8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4191?
CVE-2011-4191 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4191?
To fix CVE-2011-4191, update to the latest patch or version of Novell NetWare that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of Novell NetWare are affected by CVE-2011-4191?
CVE-2011-4191 specifically affects Novell NetWare 6.5 SP8.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2011-4191?
CVE-2011-4191 can be exploited through a stack-based buffer overflow that allows for arbitrary code execution.
Can CVE-2011-4191 lead to a denial of service?
Yes, CVE-2011-4191 can cause a denial of service, resulting in system instability or a complete NFS outage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4191?
CVE-2011-4191 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4191?
To fix CVE-2011-4191, update to the latest patch or version of Novell NetWare that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of Novell NetWare are affected by CVE-2011-4191?
CVE-2011-4191 specifically affects Novell NetWare 6.5 SP8.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2011-4191?
CVE-2011-4191 can be exploited through a stack-based buffer overflow that allows for arbitrary code execution.
Can CVE-2011-4191 lead to a denial of service?
Yes, CVE-2011-4191 can cause a denial of service, resulting in system instability or a complete NFS outage.