CVE-2009-1568
CVE-2009-1568 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 32% 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: 32% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Novell Iprint Client
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in ienipp.ocx in Novell iPrint Client 5.30, and possibly other versions before 5.32, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long target-frame parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-1568?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in ienipp.ocx in Novell iPrint Client 5.30, and possibly other versions before 5.32, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long target-frame parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2009-1568?
- CVE-2009-1568 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2009-1568 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 32% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-1568?
- CVE-2009-1568 primarily affects Novell Iprint Client. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-1568?
- 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-2009-1568 published?
- CVE-2009-1568 was published on 2009-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=29T3EFRky18~
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37169
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2009-40/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/508289/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37242
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3429
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:iprint_client:5.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:iprint_client:5.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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