Novell iPrint Client ActiveX Control Multiple Buffer Overflows
Publish date: February 15, 2011
Severity: CRITICAL
CVE Identifier: CVE-2008-2431
Advisory Date: FEB 15, 2011
DESCRIPTION
Multiple buffer overflows in Novell iPrint Client before 5.06
allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by calling the Novell iPrint
ActiveX control (aka ienipp.ocx) with (1) a long third argument to the
GetDriverFile method; a long first argument to the (2) GetPrinterURLList or (3)
GetPrinterURLList2 method; (4) a long argument to the GetFileList method; a long
argument to the (5) GetServerVersion, (6) GetResourceList, or (7) DeleteResource
method, related to nipplib.dll; a long uploadPath argument to the (8)
UploadPrinterDriver or (9) UploadResource method, related to URIs; (10) a long
seventh argument to the UploadResource method; a long string in the (11) second,
(12) third, or (13) fourth argument to the GetDriverSettings method, related to
the IppGetDriverSettings function in nipplib.dll; or (14) a long eighth argument
to the UploadResourceToRMS method.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities. Please refer to the filter number and filter name when applying appropriate DPI and/or IDF rules.
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1002765
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1002765 - Novell iPrint Client ActiveX Control Multiple Buffer Overflows
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- novell iprint 4.26
- novell iprint 4.27
- novell iprint 4.28
- novell iprint 4.30
- novell iprint 4.32
- novell iprint 4.34
- novell iprint 4.36
- novell iprint 4.38
- novell iprint 5.04
Featured Stories
Beware of MCP Hardcoded Credentials: A Perfect Target for Threat ActorsPoor secret management in MCP servers can lead to serious consequences, including data breaches and supply chain attacks. This article examines the reality of these unsecure configurations and offers practical recommendations that minimize the chances of exposure.Read more
Lessons in Resilience from the Race to Patch SharePoint VulnerabilitiesIn this article, Trend Micro discusses how the fast-moving attacks using CVE-2025-53770 and CVE-2025-53771 have underscored the essential role of virtual patching and reliable intelligence in protecting organizations against evolving threats.Read more
Unveiling AI Agent Vulnerabilities Part V: Securing LLM ServicesTo conclude our series on agentic AI, this article examines emerging vulnerabilities that threaten AI agents, focusing on providing proactive security recommendations on areas such as code execution, data exfiltration, and database access.Read more
Unveiling AI Agent Vulnerabilities Part IV: Database Access VulnerabilitiesHow can attackers exploit weaknesses in database-enabled AI agents? This research explores how SQL generation vulnerabilities, stored prompt injection, and vector store poisoning can be weaponized by attackers for fraudulent activities.Read more