Novell iPrint up to 5.74 nipplib.dll GetDriverSettings memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Novell iPrint. The affected element is the function GetDriverSettings in the library nipplib.dll. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2011-4187. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in Novell iPrint (Printing Software). Affected is the function GetDriverSettings in the library nipplib.dll. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in the GetDriverSettings function in nipplib.dll in Novell iPrint Client before 5.78 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long realm field, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-3173.

The weakness was shared 02/21/2012 by Brian Gorenc with gwslabs.com (Website). The advisory is shared for download at novell.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2011-4187 since 10/25/2011. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 11/30/2021). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product decreasing in the near future.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 57890 (Novell iPrint Client < 5.78 Multiple Code Execution Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 119935 (Novell iPrint Client Multiple Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 5.42 eliminates this vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 12404.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (73093), Tenable (57890), SecurityFocus (BID 51926†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-34451†). The entries VDB-60263 and VDB-60262 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

• Printing Software

Vendor

• Novell

Name

• iPrint

Version

• 4.26
• 4.27
• 4.28
• 4.30
• 4.32
• 4.34
• 4.36
• 4.38
• 5.04
• 5.12
• 5.20b
• 5.30
• 5.32
• 5.40
• 5.42
• 5.44
• 5.50
• 5.52
• 5.56
• 5.60
• 5.64
• 5.68
• 5.72
• 5.74

License

• commercial

Support

• end of life

Website

• Vendor: https://www.novell.com/

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

VulDB Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Temp Score: 9.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 57890
Nessus Name: Novell iPrint Client < 5.78 Multiple Code Execution Vulnerabilities
Nessus File: 🔍
Nessus Risk: 🔍
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OpenVAS ID: 902674
OpenVAS Name: Novell iPrint Client Multiple Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
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Saint ID: exploit_info/novell_iprint_activex_getdriversettings_realm
Saint Name: Novell iPrint Client GetDriverSettings Realm Parameter Stack Buffer Overflow

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iPrint 5.42
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Timelineinfo

10/25/2011 🔍
02/08/2012 +106 days 🔍
02/09/2012 +1 days 🔍
02/13/2012 +4 days 🔍
02/21/2012 +8 days 🔍
02/21/2012 +0 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +1126 days 🔍
11/30/2021 +2444 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: novell.com

Advisory: novell.com
Researcher: Brian Gorenc
Organization: gwslabs.com
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2011-4187 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-4187
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-60264
X-Force: 73093
SecurityFocus: 51926 - Novell iPrint Client Multiple Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 34451 - Novell iPrint Client <5.78 nipplib.dll Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in GetDriverSettings(), Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 11/30/2021 09:37
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (70), 04/09/2017 14:42 (12), 11/30/2021 09:37 (2)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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