UNKNOWN CVSS 7.5
Published: 2011-11-30

CVE-2011-3173

novell iprint_open_enterprise_server_2 Security Advisory (CVE-2011-3173)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical 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
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.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 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

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2011-3173 impacting novell iprint_open_enterprise_server_2.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2011-3173.yaml
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
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2011-3173.py
# 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)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2011-3173.sh
# 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.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ 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.

Risk Snapshot
7.5
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2011-3173
Weakness CWE-119
Vendor novell
Product iprint_open_enterprise_server_2
Published 2011-11-30
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P