CVE-2011-3173 json
Stack-based buffer overflow in the GetDriverSettings function in nipplib.dll in the iPrint client in Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 (aka O…
published 2011-11-30 14 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2011-3140
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 4.8%
- EPSS 4.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 92%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Stack-based buffer overflow in the GetDriverSettings function in nipplib.dll in the iPrint client in Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 (aka OES2) SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) hostname or (2) port field.
Exploit prediction
4.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 92% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- support.novell.com /docs/Readmes/InfoDocument/patchbuilder/readme_5117031.html
- bugzilla.novell.com /show_bug.cgi?id=707730
- zerodayinitiative.com /advisories/ZDI-11-309/
- support.novell.com /docs/Readmes/InfoDocument/patchbuilder/readme_5117030.html
- novell.com /support/viewContent.do?externalId=7009676
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2011-3173
- NVD CVE-2011-3173
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