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CVE-2008-5231

HIGH · CVSS 9.3 EPSS 4.03%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2008-11-26 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3. It may be remotely exploitable.

CVE
CVE-2008-5231
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
9.3
EPSS
4.03%

Original NVD 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.