CVE-2008-2908Iprint Client Memory Corruption
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.
Published Jun 30, 2008 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2008-2908 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Iprint Client (Novell).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Iprint Client 4.35.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
35%
Higher than 98.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
55/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisory30709
Description
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.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Iprint ClientNovell | See advisory | 4.35 |
Patched Releases
Iprint Client
4.35
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 30, 2008
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisory30709
- exploitMSF novelliprint_getdriversettings.rb
- exploitExploitDB-16508
- othernovell-iprint-unspecified(43085)
- othersupport.novell.com · readme_5028061.html
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: Iprint Client (Novell). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Iprint Client 4.35.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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