How severe is CVE-2011-4194?

CVE-2011-4194 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2011-4194 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-4194?

CVE-2011-4194 primarily affects Novell Open Enterprise Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4194?

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-2011-4194 published?

CVE-2011-4194 was published on 2012-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-4194

CVE-2011-4194 is a high-severity vulnerability in Novell Open Enterprise Server 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: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Novell Open Enterprise Server
Published: 2012-02-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Novell iPrint Server in Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 (OES2) through SP3 on Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted attributes-natural-language field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4194?: Buffer overflow in Novell iPrint Server in Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 (OES2) through SP3 on Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted attributes-natural-language field.
How severe is CVE-2011-4194?: CVE-2011-4194 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2011-4194 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-4194?: CVE-2011-4194 primarily affects Novell Open Enterprise Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4194?: 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-2011-4194 published?: CVE-2011-4194 was published on 2012-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=7010084

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:novell:open_enterprise_server:2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:open_enterprise_server:2.0.1:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:open_enterprise_server:2.0.2:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:open_enterprise_server:2.0.3:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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