CVE-2011-2657

Name: CVE-2011-2657
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-07-26T22:55:01.09+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 48.37%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-2657 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in the LaunchProcess function in the LaunchHelp.HelpLauncher.1 ActiveX control in LaunchHelp.dll in AdminStudio in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) 10.2, 10.3, and 11 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a pathname in the first argument.. EPSS estimates a 48.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the LaunchProcess function in the LaunchHelp.HelpLauncher.1 ActiveX control in LaunchHelp.dll in AdminStudio in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) 10.2, 10.3, and 11 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a pathname in the first argument.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

48.37%

98.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Novell	Zenworks Configuration Management	10.2	—
Novell	Zenworks Configuration Management	10.3	—
Novell	Zenworks Configuration Management	11	Sp1

References

http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19718/Exploit
http://www.novell.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7009570Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-11-318/
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19718/Exploit
http://www.novell.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7009570Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-11-318/

Timeline

Published: Jul 26, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-2657?

How severe is CVE-2011-2657?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-2657 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 48.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2657?

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Source: NVD / NIST