CVE-2008-0639

Name: CVE-2008-0639
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-02-13T21:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 23.19%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-0639 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the EnumPrinters function in the Spooler service (nwspool.dll) in Novell Client 4.91 SP2, SP3, and SP4 for Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RPC request, aka Novell bug 353138, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5854. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2007-6701.. EPSS estimates a 23.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the EnumPrinters function in the Spooler service (nwspool.dll) in Novell Client 4.91 SP2, SP3, and SP4 for Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RPC request, aka Novell bug 353138, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5854. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2007-6701.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

23.19%

97.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Novell	Client	4.91	Sp2

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 13, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-0639?

How severe is CVE-2008-0639?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-0639 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 23.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0639?

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Source: NVD / NIST