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
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2008-2908
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 41.03%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 97 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
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 |
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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 can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer.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
Products affected by CVE-2008-2908
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:iprint_client:*:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*