How severe is CVE-2011-4188?

CVE-2011-4188 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-4188 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-4188?

CVE-2011-4188 primarily affects Novell Imanager. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4188?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2011-4188 published?

CVE-2011-4188 was published on 2012-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-4188

CVE-2011-4188 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Imanager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Novell Imanager
Published: 2012-04-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the Create Attribute function in jclient in Novell iManager 2.7.4 before patch 4 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted EnteredAttrName parameter, a related issue to CVE-2010-1929.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4188?: Buffer overflow in the Create Attribute function in jclient in Novell iManager 2.7.4 before patch 4 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted EnteredAttrName parameter, a related issue to CVE-2010-1929.
How severe is CVE-2011-4188?: CVE-2011-4188 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-4188 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-4188?: CVE-2011-4188 primarily affects Novell Imanager. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4188?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-4188 published?: CVE-2011-4188 was published on 2012-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:imanager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:imanager:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:imanager:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:imanager:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:imanager:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:imanager:2.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:imanager:2.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:imanager:2.7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:imanager:2.7.3:ftf4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:imanager:2.7.3:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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