# CVE-2011-3173: Stack-based buffer overflow in the GetDriverSettings function in nipplib.dll in the iPrint client in Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 (aka OE

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2011-11-30 · Updated: 2024-09-16

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the GetDriverSettings function in nipplib.dll in the iPrint client in Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 (aka OES2) SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) hostname or (2) port field.

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## References

- http://support.novell.com/docs/Readmes/InfoDocument/patchbuilder/readme_5117031.html
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=707730
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-11-309/
- http://support.novell.com/docs/Readmes/InfoDocument/patchbuilder/readme_5117030.html
- http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=7009676

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