CVE-2010-5324: Path Traversal

Published Jun 7, 2015

Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in UploadServlet in the Remote Management component in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) 10 before 10.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a zenworks-fileupload request with a crafted directory name in the type parameter, in conjunction with a WAR filename in the filename parameter and WAR content in the POST data, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-5323.

Affected Software

3 affected components

Novell ZENworks Configuration Management=10.2

Novell ZENworks Configuration Management=10.1

Novell ZENworks Configuration Management=10.0

Remediation

Patch Available

https://www.novell.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7005573

Event History

Jun 7, 2015

CVE Published

via MITRE·11:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·11:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-5324?

CVE-2010-5324 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2010-5324?

To mitigate CVE-2010-5324, upgrade to Novell ZENworks Configuration Management version 10.3 or later.

What systems are affected by CVE-2010-5324?

CVE-2010-5324 affects Novell ZENworks Configuration Management versions 10.0, 10.1, and 10.2.

What type of attack does CVE-2010-5324 enable?

CVE-2010-5324 enables remote attackers to exploit a directory traversal vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2010-5324 without upgrading?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2010-5324; upgrading is strongly recommended for protection.