Novell ZENworks Configuration Management ZAM File Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:47295

Info

Novell ZENworks Configuration Management ZAM File Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 47295
Class: Unknown
CVE: CVE-2010-4229
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Apr 08 2011 12:00AM
Updated: May 30 2011 04:41PM
Credit: AbdulAziz Hariri of ThirdEyeTesters
Vulnerable: Novell ZENworks Configuration Management 10.1.2 a
Novell ZENworks Configuration Management 10.1.2
Novell ZENworks Configuration Management 10.3.1
Novell ZENworks Configuration Management 10.3
Novell ZENworks Configuration Management 10.1
Not Vulnerable: Novell ZENworks Configuration Management 10.3.2

Discussion

Novell ZENworks Configuration Management ZAM File Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Novell ZENworks Configuration Management is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the 'ZenWorks' user. Successful attacks will completely compromise the affected computer. Failed attacks will likely cause denial-of-service conditions.

ZENworks Configuration Management versions prior to 10.3.2 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

Novell ZENworks Configuration Management ZAM File Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Core Security Technologies has developed a working commercial exploit for its CORE IMPACT product. This exploit is not otherwise publicly available or known to be circulating in the wild.

Solution / Fix

Novell ZENworks Configuration Management ZAM File Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.

References

Novell ZENworks Configuration Management ZAM File Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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