CVE-2011-3173
CVE-2011-3173 is a high-severity vulnerability in Novell Iprint Open Enterprise Server 2 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Novell Iprint Open Enterprise Server 2
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the GetDriverSettings function in nipplib.dll in the iPrint client in Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 (aka OES2) SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) hostname or (2) port field.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2011-3173?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in the GetDriverSettings function in nipplib.dll in the iPrint client in Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 (aka OES2) SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) hostname or (2) port field.
- How severe is CVE-2011-3173?
- CVE-2011-3173 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2011-3173 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-2011-3173?
- CVE-2011-3173 affects Novell Iprint Open Enterprise Server 2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2011-3173?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2011-3173 published?
- CVE-2011-3173 was published on 2011-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://support.novell.com/docs/Readmes/InfoDocument/patchbuilder/readme_5117030.html
- http://support.novell.com/docs/Readmes/InfoDocument/patchbuilder/readme_5117031.html
- http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=7009676
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-11-309/
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=707730
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:iprint_open_enterprise_server_2:*:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
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