CVE-2005-1543: Buffer Overflow

Published May 25, 2005

Updated

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.

Affected Software

7 affected components

Novell Zenworks Desktops=4.0.1

Novell Zenworks Server Management=6.5

Novell Zenworks Remote Management

Novell ZENworks=6.5

Novell Zenworks Servers=3.2

Novell Zenworks Desktops=4.0

Novell Zenworks Desktops=3.2-sp2

Event History

May 25, 2005

CVE Published

04:00 AM

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-1543?

CVE-2005-1543 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

What software is affected by CVE-2005-1543?

CVE-2005-1543 affects Novell ZENworks 6.5 Desktop and Server Management, ZENworks for Desktops 4.x, ZENworks for Servers 3.x, and Remote Management.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1543?

To fix CVE-2005-1543, apply the latest patches and updates provided by Novell for the affected ZENworks products.

Can CVE-2005-1543 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2005-1543 can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2005-1543?

The potential impacts of CVE-2005-1543 include unauthorized access to sensitive data and complete system compromise.