CVE-2015-5970: Code Injection

Published Feb 18, 2016
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Updated

The ChangePassword RPC method in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) 11.3 and 11.4 allows remote attackers to conduct XPath injection attacks, and read arbitrary text files, via a malformed query involving a system entity reference.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Novell ZENworks Configuration Management=11.3.0
Novell ZENworks Configuration Management=11.3.1
Novell ZENworks Configuration Management=11.3.2
Novell ZENworks Configuration Management=11.4.0
Novell ZENworks Configuration Management=11.4.1

Event History

Feb 18, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5970?

CVE-2015-5970 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation through XPath injection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-5970?

To fix CVE-2015-5970, it is recommended to upgrade Novell ZENworks Configuration Management to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2015-5970?

CVE-2015-5970 affects Novell ZENworks Configuration Management versions 11.3.0, 11.3.1, 11.3.2, 11.4.0, and 11.4.1.

4

What kind of attacks can be executed through CVE-2015-5970?

CVE-2015-5970 allows remote attackers to conduct XPath injection attacks and potentially read arbitrary text files.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-5970?

Currently, there are no documented workarounds for CVE-2015-5970, so the best approach is to apply the necessary updates.

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