Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old denial-of-service flaw in Novell NetWare 6.5 iPrint. A specially crafted Macintosh iPrint client request could make the server ABEND, meaning crash or halt the affected service/system. The business impact is print-service disruption on legacy NetWare environments, not documented data theft or remote code execution. Likely limited to organizations still operating Novell NetWare 6.5 with iPrint services reachable by Macintosh iPrint clients or untrusted network segments. The provided data does not list exact service versions, CPEs, or configuration prerequisites. Prioritize if NetWare 6.5 iPrint still supports business printing or is reachable beyond trusted internal networks. Otherwise, this is mainly a legacy exposure cleanup item with availability impact and incomplete public severity data. Mitigation focus: Check Novell vendor guidance and support advisories for the official fix or workaround.; Restrict iPrint access to trusted networks and authenticated users where possible.; Isolate legacy NetWare print services from untrusted client segments..
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Source materials
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- novell-netware-iprint-dos(41588)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- https://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/667/3842033_f.SAL_Public.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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