CVE-2013-1079 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local DLLs via a crafted web page exploiting a directory traversal flaw in the AdminStudio ActiveX control.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2013-1079?
CVE-2013-1079 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Mar 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the ISCreateObject method in an ActiveX control in InstallShield\ISProxy.dll in AdminStudio in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) 10.3 through 11.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary local DLL files via a crafted web page that also calls the Initialize method.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-1079?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Novell Zenworks Configuration Management.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1079?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-1079 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2013-1079 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-1079 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xm68-g67f-45f6.