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This is a legacy client-side Novell iPrint issue. A remote attacker could abuse an exposed ActiveX method to list image files from an arbitrary directory on an affected endpoint. The sources do not show file theft beyond image file listing, code execution, or active exploitation. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy Windows endpoints with Novell iPrint Client versions before 5.06 and environments that still allow the vulnerable ActiveX control to be invoked. Modern browsers and hardened endpoint policies may reduce practical exposure, but that is an inference from the ActiveX dependency. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item rather than an emergency, unless affected iPrint clients remain on user workstations with ActiveX enabled. Prioritize inventory, upgrade or removal, and browser control hardening for older Windows environments. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Novell iPrint Client versions earlier than 5.06.; Upgrade affected iPrint clients to 5.06 or later if still supported.; Disable or restrict vulnerable ActiveX controls where legacy iPrint remains..
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