RETIRED: Novell ZENWorks 'LaunchHelp.dll' ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:50574

Info

RETIRED: Novell ZENWorks 'LaunchHelp.dll' ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 50574
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2011-2657
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Nov 07 2011 12:00AM
Updated: Aug 29 2012 01:00PM
Credit: Andrea Micalizzi
Vulnerable: Novell ZENworks Configuration Management 11.1
Novell ZENworks Configuration Management 10.3
Novell ZENworks Configuration Management 10.2
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

RETIRED: Novell ZENWorks 'LaunchHelp.dll' ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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

Successfully exploiting this issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application (typically Internet Explorer) using the ActiveX control. Failed exploit attempts likely result in denial-of-service conditions.

Exploit / POC

RETIRED: Novell ZENWorks 'LaunchHelp.dll' ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

RETIRED: Novell ZENWorks 'LaunchHelp.dll' ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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

References

RETIRED: Novell ZENWorks 'LaunchHelp.dll' ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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