CVE-2011-1701

CVE-2011-1701 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

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in nipplib.dll in Novell iPrint Client before 5.64 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted profile-name parameter in a printer-url.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1701?
Heap-based buffer overflow in nipplib.dll in Novell iPrint Client before 5.64 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted profile-name parameter in a printer-url.
How severe is CVE-2011-1701?
CVE-2011-1701 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2011-1701 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-1701?
CVE-2011-1701 primarily affects Novell Iprint. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1701?
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-2011-1701 published?
CVE-2011-1701 was published on 2011-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (20)

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