CVE-2006-5854
Multiple buffer overflows in the Spooler service (nwspool.dll) in Novell Netware Client 4.91...
CVE-2006-5854 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Novell Netware Client, published December 3, 2006. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 59.5%, the 99th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.5 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 59.5%EPSS, 99th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known2 public exploits
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Multiple buffer overflows in the Spooler service (nwspool.dll) in Novell Netware Client 4.91 through 4.91 SP2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the (1) EnumPrinters and (2) OpenPrinter functions.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Novell Client 4.91 - 'NWSPOOL.dll' Remote Buffer Overflow | 2006-11-21 |
| Exploit-DB | Multiple Printer Providers (Spooler Service) - Local Privilege Escalation | 2007-01-29 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Multiple buffer overflows in the Spooler service (nwspool.dll) in Novell Netware Client 4.91 through 4.91 SP2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the (1) EnumPrinters and (2) OpenPrinter functions.
- Record
CVE-2006-5854- CVSS 2.0
- 7.5 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Multiple buffer overflows in the Spooler service (nwspool.dll) in Novell Netware Client 4.91 through 4.91 SP2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the (1) EnumPrinters and (2) OpenPrinter functions.
- Record
CVE-2006-5854- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2006-5838No score
Multiple buffer overflows in the Spooler service (nwspool.dll) in Novell Netware Client 4.91 through 4.91 SP2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the (1) EnumPrinters and (2) OpenPrinter functions.
- Record
EUVD-2006-5838- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-6j7x-gf8c-m9m3No score
Multiple buffer overflows in the Spooler service (nwspool.dll) in Novell Netware Client 4.91...
Multiple buffer overflows in the Spooler service (nwspool.dll) in Novell Netware Client 4.91 through 4.91 SP2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the (1) EnumPrinters and (2) OpenPrinter functions.
- Record
GHSA-6j7x-gf8c-m9m3- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
kb.cert.org/vuls/id/300636
securityfocus.com/data/vulnerabilities/exploits/testlpc.c
novell.com/support/search.do?cmd=displayKC&externalId=3125538&sliceId=SAL_Public
securitytracker.com/id?1017263
vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4631
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zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-043.html
support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2974765.htm
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30461
secunia.com/advisories/23027
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-5854
github.com/advisories/GHSA-6j7x-gf8c-m9m3