CVE-2011-2653: novell zenworks_asset_management Path Traversal

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2011-2653 is a high (CVSS 10.0) Path Traversal vulnerability in novell zenworks_asset_management. EPSS estimates a 72.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 99.4% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded.

Timeline

1. 08-12-2011
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 17-09-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the rtrlet component in Novell ZENworks Asset Management (ZAM) 7.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading an executable file.

• CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.