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Novell iPrint Client ActiveX GetPrinterURLList2 Code Execution (CVE-2011-4185)

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Check Point Reference: CPAI-2012-277
Date Published:
Severity:
Source: Novell Advisory 7010144
Industry Reference(s): CVE-2011-4185
Protection Provided by: Security Gateway
  • R75
Who is Vulnerable?
Novell iPrint Client for Windows prior to 5.78
Vulnerability Description
A memory corruption vulnerability has been reported in Novell iPrint Client ActiveX control.
Vulnerability Details
The vulnerability is due to improper validation of user-supplied string parameters. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by enticing an affected user to open a specially crafted web page. Successful exploitation would allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target, in the security context of the logged on user.

Protection Overview
This protection will detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

In order for the protection to be activated, update your product to the latest update. For information on how to update , go to SBP-2006-05, Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

To configure the defense, select your product from the list below and follow the related protection steps.

Security Gateway R75 / R71 / R70

How Can I Protect My Network?

  1. In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Novell iPrint Client ActiveX GetPrinterURLList2 Code Execution protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
  2. Install policy on all modules.

How Do I Know if My Network is Under Attack?
SmartView Tracker will log the following entries:
Attack Name: Web Client Enforcement Violation
Attack Information: Novell iPrint Client ActiveX GetPrinterURLList2 Code Execution