CVE-2011-2657 is a directory traversal vulnerability found in the LaunchProcess function of the LaunchHelp.HelpLauncher.1 ActiveX control within LaunchHelp.dll, affecting Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) versions 10.2, 10.3, and 11 SP1. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by manipulating a pathname in the first argument. With a CVSS score of 6.8, it presents a medium attack complexity and can lead to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, a Metasploit module exists for exploitation, indicating readily available exploit code, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
10.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:novell:zenworks_configuration_management:10.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
10.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:novell:zenworks_configuration_management:10.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
11CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:novell:zenworks_configuration_management:11:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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