Vulnerability Details : CVE-2008-2908
Public exploit exists!
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in a certain ActiveX control in ienipp.ocx in Novell iPrint Client for Windows before 4.36 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long value of the (1) operation, (2) printer-url, or (3) target-frame parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Vulnerability category: OverflowExecute code
Products affected by CVE-2008-2908
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:iprint_client:*:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2008-2908
89.87%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 99 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
Metasploit modules for CVE-2008-2908
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Novell iPrint Client ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow
Disclosure Date: 2008-06-16First seen: 2020-04-26exploit/windows/browser/novelliprint_getdriversettingsThis module exploits a stack buffer overflow in Novell iPrint Client 4.34. When sending an overly long string to the GetDriverSettings() property of ienipp.ocx an attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code. Authors: - MC <mc@metasploit.com>
CVSS scores for CVE-2008-2908
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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9.3
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
8.6
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10.0
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2008-2908
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2008-2908
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43085
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/145313
US Government Resource
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http://support.novell.com/docs/Readmes/InfoDocument/patchbuilder/readme_5028061.html
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020303
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29736
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1837/references
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