ID

VAR-201008-0393

TITLE

Novell ZENworks Remote Management Password Security Bypass Vulnerability

DESCRIPTION

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Novell ZENWorks Remote Management. Access to a single node with Remote Management client installed and configured is required.The specific flaw exists within the storage of Remote Management authentication information on the client. The client utilizes a password stored in the registry that is common among all nodes. This can be exploited by an attacker to execute remote code on any target with the client installed. Novell ZENworks Configuration Management is a desktop management software that helps customers reduce their IT ownership costs. Novell ZENworks Server and desktop management have security vulnerabilities that allow malicious users to bypass some security restrictions. Novell ZENworks is prone to a security-bypass vulnerability. The following applications are vulnerable: Novell ZENworks for Servers 3.0.2 Novell ZENworks for Desktops 4 Novell ZENworks for Desktops 4.0.1 Novell ZENworks Server Management 7.ZSM7 SP1 Novell ZENworks Desktop Management 7.ZDM7 SP1. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "From 2007 to 2009 vulnerabilities in a typical end-user PC almost doubled from about 220 to 420." Non-Microsoft software to blame for increase in vulnerabilities affecting typical Windows end-users, read more: http://secunia.com/gfx/pdf/Secunia_Half_Year_Report_2010.pdf ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: Novell ZENworks Remote Management Password Authentication Security Issue SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA40838 VERIFY ADVISORY: Secunia.com http://secunia.com/advisories/40838/ Customer Area (Credentials Required) https://ca.secunia.com/?page=viewadvisory&vuln_id=40838 RELEASE DATE: 2010-08-05 DISCUSS ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/40838/#comments AVAILABLE ON SITE AND IN CUSTOMER AREA: * Last Update * Popularity * Comments * Criticality Level * Impact * Where * Solution Status * Operating System / Software * CVE Reference(s) http://secunia.com/advisories/40838/ ONLY AVAILABLE IN CUSTOMER AREA: * Authentication Level * Report Reliability * Secunia PoC * Secunia Analysis * Systems Affected * Approve Distribution * Remediation Status * Secunia CVSS Score * CVSS https://ca.secunia.com/?page=viewadvisory&vuln_id=40838 ONLY AVAILABLE WITH SECUNIA CSI AND SECUNIA PSI: * AUTOMATED SCANNING http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/personal/ http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/corporate/wsus_sccm_3rd_third_party_patching/ DESCRIPTION: A security issue has been reported in Novell ZENworks Server and Desktop Management, which can be exploited by malicious people to bypass certain security restrictions. when a common password has been distributed via NAL or TED). SOLUTION: The vendor recommends disabling password mode of authentication in the Remote Management policy (disabled by default). Alternatively, the vendor suggests to only distribute a common password via NAL or TED in trusted environments. PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: The vendor credits TippingPoint ZDI. ORIGINAL ADVISORY: Novell: http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=7006557&sliceId=1 OTHER REFERENCES: Further details available in Customer Area: http://secunia.com/products/corporate/EVM/ DEEP LINKS: Further details available in Customer Area: http://secunia.com/products/corporate/EVM/ EXTENDED DESCRIPTION: Further details available in Customer Area: http://secunia.com/products/corporate/EVM/ EXTENDED SOLUTION: Further details available in Customer Area: http://secunia.com/products/corporate/EVM/ EXPLOIT: Further details available in Customer Area: http://secunia.com/products/corporate/EVM/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help private users keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/advisories/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/advisories/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------- . -- Vendor Response: Novell has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at: http://www.novell.com/support/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=7006557&sliceId=1&docTypeID=DT_TID_1_1&dialogID=80488553&stateId=1%200%2080486291 -- Disclosure Timeline: 2010-06-07 - Vulnerability reported to vendor 2010-08-09 - Coordinated public release of advisory -- Credit: This vulnerability was discovered by: * sb -- About the Zero Day Initiative (ZDI): Established by TippingPoint, The Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) represents a best-of-breed model for rewarding security researchers for responsibly disclosing discovered vulnerabilities. Researchers interested in getting paid for their security research through the ZDI can find more information and sign-up at: http://www.zerodayinitiative.com The ZDI is unique in how the acquired vulnerability information is used. TippingPoint does not re-sell the vulnerability details or any exploit code. 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network

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Configuration Error

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sb

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2022-05-17T01:46:47.936000+00:00

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