Novell IPrint Client ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow Vulnerability Network Vulnerability

Summary

This host has Novell iPrint Client installed and is prone to Buffer Overflow vulnerability.

Impact

Successful exploits allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application using the ActiveX control (typically Internet Explorer). Failed exploit attempts will likely result in denial-of-service conditions. Impact Level: System/Application

Solution

Upgrade to Novell iPrint Client version 5.40 or later, For updates refer to http://download.novell.com/index.jsp

Insight

The flaw is due to an unspecified buffer-overflow errors, because the application fails to perform boundary checks on user-supplied data.

Affected

Novell iPrint Client version 4.38 and prior on Windows.

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