CVE-2011-4194: Buffer Overflow
Published Feb 2, 2012
·Updated
Buffer overflow in Novell iPrint Server in Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 (OES2) through SP3 on Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted attributes-natural-language field.
Affected Software
5 affected components
Novell Open Enterprise Server=2
Novell Open Enterprise Server=2.0.1-sp1
Novell Open Enterprise Server=2.0.2-sp2
Novell Open Enterprise Server=2.0.3-sp3
Linux Linux kernel
Event History
Feb 2, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
04:09 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2011-4194?
CVE-2011-4194 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-4194?
To fix CVE-2011-4194, you should update your Novell Open Enterprise Server to the latest security patches provided by Novell.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2011-4194?
CVE-2011-4194 affects Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 (OES2) through SP3 on Linux.
4
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2011-4194?
CVE-2011-4194 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through a buffer overflow.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-4194?
There are no official workarounds for CVE-2011-4194; applying patches is the recommended method to mitigate risk.