CVE-2010-4299 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 20 Nov 2010 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Novell Zenworks Handheld Management servers via a crafted request to TCP port 2400.

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-2010-4299?

CVE-2010-4299 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Nov 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Heap-based buffer overflow in ZfHIPCND.exe in Novell Zenworks 7 Handheld Management (ZHM) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request to TCP port 2400.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4299?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Novell Zenworks Handheld Management.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4299?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-4299 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-2010-4299 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-4299 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4gcw-qw28-f9mp.