41510 : Novell Client NWSPOOL.DLL EnumPrinters() Function Remote Overflow
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6 months ago

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Disclosure
Feb 11, 2008

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Unknown

Solution
Feb 07, 2008

Description

 A remote overflow exists in the Novell Client. The flaw is in nwspool.dll with regards to its handling of the EnumPrinters() function. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can remotely execute arbitrary code, resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

 Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Solution: Patch
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: Vendor Verified, Coordinated Disclosure

Solution

 Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Novell has released a patch to address this vulnerability.

Products
Novell, Inc.
Watch-list
Client
Watch-list
 4.91 SP4
4.91 SP2
4.91 SP3

References

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Blogs

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2008/02/15 01:55:12 | CVE-2008-0639 (Novell client)

from: VulnAware.com

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

2008/02/11 22:41:54 | [Full-disclosure] ZDI-08-005: Novell Client NWSPOOL.DLL EnumPrinters Stack Overflow Vulnerability

from: Full-Disclosure digest, knowledge base

ZDI-08-005: Novell Client NWSPOOL.DLL EnumPrinters Stack Overflow Vulnerability http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-005.html February 11, 2008 -- CVE ID: CVE-2008-0639 -- Affected Vendor: Novell -- Affected Products: Novell Netware Client -- TippingPoint(TM) IPS Customer Protection: TippingPoint IPS customers

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