ZDI-10-145: Novell ZENWorks Remote Management Agent Weak Authentication Remote Code Execution Vulnerability http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-10-145 August 9, 2010 -- CVSS: 9, (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C) -- Affected Vendors: Novell -- Affected Products: Novell Zenworks -- Vulnerability Details: 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. -- 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. Instead, upon notifying the affected product vendor, TippingPoint provides its customers with zero day protection through its intrusion prevention technology. Explicit details regarding the specifics of the vulnerability are not exposed to any parties until an official vendor patch is publicly available. Furthermore, with the altruistic aim of helping to secure a broader user base, TippingPoint provides this vulnerability information confidentially to security vendors (including competitors) who have a vulnerability protection or mitigation product. Our vulnerability disclosure policy is available online at: http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/disclosure_policy/ Follow the ZDI on Twitter: http://twitter.com/thezdi
