CVE-2011-3175 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 9 Apr 2012 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the Novell ZENworks Preboot Service.

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-2011-3175?

CVE-2011-3175 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Apr 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Preboot Service in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) 11.1 and 11.1a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an opcode 0x6c request.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-3175?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Novell Zenworks Configuration Management.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3175?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-3175 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-2011-3175 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-3175 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3w76-w7w4-rg38.