CVE-2008-5231

Name: CVE-2008-5231
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-11-26T01:30:00.42+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.03%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5231 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the ExecuteRequest method in the Novell iPrint ActiveX control in ienipp.ocx in Novell iPrint Client 5.06 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long target-frame option value, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-2431.. EPSS estimates a 4.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the ExecuteRequest method in the Novell iPrint ActiveX control in ienipp.ocx in Novell iPrint Client 5.06 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long target-frame option value, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-2431.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.03%

89.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Novell	Iprint	<= 5.04
Novell	Iprint	4.26
Novell	Iprint	4.27
Novell	Iprint	4.28
Novell	Iprint	4.30
Novell	Iprint	4.32
Novell	Iprint	4.34
Novell	Iprint	4.36
Novell	Iprint	4.38

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 26, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5231?

How severe is CVE-2008-5231?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5231 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5231?

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Source: NVD / NIST