CVE-2008-2908

Name: CVE-2008-2908
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-06-30T18:24:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 35.42%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-2908 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in a certain ActiveX control in ienipp.ocx in Novell iPrint Client for Windows before 4.36 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long value of the (1) operation, (2) printer-url, or (3) target-frame parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 35.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in a certain ActiveX control in ienipp.ocx in Novell iPrint Client for Windows before 4.36 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long value of the (1) operation, (2) printer-url, or (3) target-frame parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

35.42%

98.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Novell	Iprint Client	<= 4.35

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 30, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2908?

How severe is CVE-2008-2908?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2908 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 35.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2908?

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Source: NVD / NIST