How severe is CVE-2008-2436?

CVE-2008-2436 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-2436 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2436?

CVE-2008-2436 primarily affects Novell Iprint Client. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2436?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-2436 published?

CVE-2008-2436 was published on 2008-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2436

CVE-2008-2436 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Novell Iprint Client with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Novell Iprint Client
Published: 2008-09-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the IppCreateServerRef function in nipplib.dll in Novell iPrint Client 4.x before 4.38 and 5.x before 5.08 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the (1) GetPrinterURLList, (2) GetPrinterURLList2, or (3) GetFileList2 function in the Novell iPrint ActiveX control in ienipp.ocx.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2436?: Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the IppCreateServerRef function in nipplib.dll in Novell iPrint Client 4.x before 4.38 and 5.x before 5.08 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the (1) GetPrinterURLList, (2) GetPrinterURLList2, or (3) GetFileList2 function in the Novell iPrint ActiveX control in ienipp.ocx.
How severe is CVE-2008-2436?: CVE-2008-2436 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-2436 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2436?: CVE-2008-2436 primarily affects Novell Iprint Client. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2436?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-2436 published?: CVE-2008-2436 was published on 2008-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:iprint_client:4.26:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:iprint_client:4.32:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:iprint_client:4.35:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:iprint_client:4.36:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:iprint_client:5.06:*:vista:*:*:*:*:*

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