CVE-2015-0779: Path Traversal

Published Jun 7, 2015
·
Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in UploadServlet in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) 10 and 11 before 11.3.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted directory name in the uid 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 and CVE-2010-5324.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Novell ZENworks Configuration Management=11
Novell ZENworks Configuration Management=11-sp1
Novell ZENworks Configuration Management=11.2
Novell ZENworks Configuration Management=11.2.1
Novell ZENworks Configuration Management=11.2.2
Novell ZENworks Configuration Management=11.2.3

Event History

Jun 7, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-0779?

CVE-2015-0779 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-0779?

To mitigate CVE-2015-0779, upgrade Novell ZENworks Configuration Management to version 11.3.2 or later.

3

Which versions of Novell ZENworks Configuration Management are affected by CVE-2015-0779?

CVE-2015-0779 affects versions 10 and 11 of Novell ZENworks Configuration Management prior to 11.3.2.

4

What type of attack is facilitated by CVE-2015-0779?

CVE-2015-0779 facilitates directory traversal attacks that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-0779 if I cannot upgrade?

There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2015-0779, so upgrading to a patched version is recommended.

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