How severe is CVE-2008-2908?

CVE-2008-2908 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-2908 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 35% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2908?

CVE-2008-2908 affects Novell Iprint Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2908?

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-2008-2908 published?

CVE-2008-2908 was published on 2008-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2908

CVE-2008-2908 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Novell Iprint Client with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 35% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 35% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Novell Iprint Client
Published: 2008-06-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2908?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2008-2908?: CVE-2008-2908 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-2908 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 35% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2908?: CVE-2008-2908 affects Novell Iprint Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2908?: 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-2008-2908 published?: CVE-2008-2908 was published on 2008-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:iprint_client:*:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*

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