CVE-2005-1543 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflows in Novell ZENworks Remote Management authentication without authentication.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-1543?
CVE-2005-1543 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 May 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple stack-based and heap-based buffer overflows in Remote Management authentication (zenrem32.exe) on Novell ZENworks 6.5 Desktop and Server Management, ZENworks for Desktops 4.x, ZENworks for Servers 3.x, and Remote Management allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) unspecified vectors, (2) type 1 authentication requests, and (3) type 2 authentication requests.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1543?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Novell Zenworks, Novell Zenworks Desktops, Novell Zenworks Remote Management, Novell Zenworks Server Management, Novell Zenworks Servers.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1543?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1543 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2005-1543 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-1543 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q536-g998-6p38.