CVE-2008-5231

CriticalCVSS 9.3/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the ExecuteRequest method in the Novell iPrint ActiveX control in ienipp.ocx in Novell iPrint Client 5.06 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long target-frame option value, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-2431.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 9.3/10AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Weakness enumeration

CWE-119

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Nov 26, 2008
Last modified
Jun 16, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2008-5231: Critical severity, CVSS 9.3 | Vulnix