How severe is CVE-2008-5231?

CVE-2008-5231 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-5231 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5231?

CVE-2008-5231 primarily affects Novell Iprint. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5231?

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-2008-5231 published?

CVE-2008-5231 was published on 2008-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5231

CVE-2008-5231 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Novell Iprint 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Novell Iprint
Published: 2008-11-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5231?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2008-5231?: CVE-2008-5231 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-5231 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5231?: CVE-2008-5231 primarily affects Novell Iprint. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5231?: 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-2008-5231 published?: CVE-2008-5231 was published on 2008-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:iprint:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:iprint:4.26:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:iprint:4.27:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:iprint:4.28:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:iprint:4.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:iprint:4.32:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:iprint:4.34:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:iprint:4.36:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:iprint:4.38:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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