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9.3

Novell iPrint Client can run malicious code

CVE-2011-1707 · published 15 years ago
Summary

The iPrint Client software for Novell can be tricked into running harmful code when it processes a specially crafted printer request. An attacker could send a malicious printer URL that causes the program to overflow its memory and execute their code. Update the client to version 5.64 or later, or remove the software if it is not needed.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
novell iprint <= 5.60
4.26
4.27
4.28
4.30
4.32
4.34
4.36
4.38
5.04
5.12
5.20b
8 more version ranges
cpe:2.3:a:novell:iprint:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Stack-based buffer overflow in nipplib.dll in Novell iPrint Client before 5.64 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted op-printer-list-all-jobs parameter in a printer-url.
Stack-based buffer overflow in nipplib.dll in Novell iPrint Client before 5.64 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted op-printer-list-all-jobs parameter in a printer-url.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
9.3 Critical
Exploitation
5% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published9 Jun 2011
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2011-1707 · NVD
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