CVE-2011-3173
CyberVault Technical Summary
Analyst SynthesisTechnical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2011-3173 impacting novell iprint_open_enterprise_server_2. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN).
Original NVD Description
Source: NIST NVD📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown
🎯 Affected Versions Matrix
| Affected Product | novell / iprint_open_enterprise_server_2 |
| Affected Versions | * |
| Weakness Enumeration | CWE-119 |
Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe
Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2011-3173 impacting novell iprint_open_enterprise_server_2.
id: cve-2011-3173
info:
name: novell iprint_open_enterprise_server_2 - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
author: cybervault-security-intel
severity: unknown
description: |
Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2011-3173 affecting novell iprint_open_enterprise_server_2.
Evaluation: Stack-based buffer overflow in the GetDriverSettings function in nipplib.dll in the iPrint client in Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 (aka OES2) SP3 al...
reference:
- https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2011-3173
classification:
cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
cvss-score: 7.5
cve-id: CVE-2011-3173
cwe-id: CWE-119
tags: cve,cve-2011-3173,novell,iprint_open_enterprise_se,unknown
http:
- method: GET
path:
- "{BaseURL}/"
- "{BaseURL}/api/"
matchers-condition: and
matchers:
- type: status
status:
- 200
- type: word
words:
- "iprint_open_enterprise_server_2"
part: body
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2011-3173
# Target: novell iprint_open_enterprise_server_2 | CVSS: 7.5 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only
import requests
import sys
def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2011-3173 (novell iprint_open_enterprise_server_2)...")
headers = {
"User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
"Accept": "*/*"
}
try:
r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
if r.status_code < 500:
print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against novell iprint_open_enterprise_server_2 scope (*).")
return True
except Exception as e:
print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
return False
if __name__ == '__main__':
url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
verify_vulnerability(url)
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2011-3173
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install iprint_open_enterprise_se 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade iprint_open_enterprise_se 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update iprint_open_enterprise_se
# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i iprint_open_enterprise_se 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i iprint_open_enterprise_se
# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."
🛡️ Remediation & Security Action
- Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
- Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
- Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
🔗 Verified Technical References
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- ↗ http://support.novell.com/docs/Readmes/InfoDocument/patchbuilder/readme_5117030.html
- ↗ http://support.novell.com/docs/Readmes/InfoDocument/patchbuilder/readme_5117031.html
- ↗ http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=7009676
- ↗ http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-11-309/
- ↗ https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=707730
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide
How do I fix CVE-2011-3173 in novell iprint_open_enterprise_server_2?
Review vendor-specific security notices and update novell iprint_open_enterprise_server_2 packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.
Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2011-3173?
No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.
What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2011-3173?
CVE-2011-3173 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.