CVE-2011-2657: novell zenworks_configuration_management Path Traversal

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2011-2657 is a medium (CVSS 6.8) Path Traversal vulnerability in novell zenworks_configuration_management. EPSS estimates a 48.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98.8% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded.

Timeline

1. 26-07-2012
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 16-09-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the LaunchProcess function in the LaunchHelp.HelpLauncher.1 ActiveX control in LaunchHelp.dll in AdminStudio in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) 10.2, 10.3, and 11 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a pathname in the first argument.

• 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.