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CVE-2006-3425

7.5 · HIGH

FastPatch for (a) PatchLink Update Server (PLUS) before 6.1 P1 and 6.2.x before 6.2 SR1 P1, and (b) Novell ZENworks 6.2 SR1 and earlier, does not require authentication for dagent/proxyreg.asp, whi…

Published Jul 7, 2006lumensionEPSS 2.33%

Overview

CVE-2006-3425 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting lumension patchlink_update_server. It was published on July 7, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

FastPatch for (a) PatchLink Update Server (PLUS) before 6.1 P1 and 6.2.x before 6.2 SR1 P1, and (b) Novell ZENworks 6.2 SR1 and earlier, does not require authentication for dagent/proxyreg.asp, which allows remote attackers to list, add, or delete PatchLink Distribution Point (PDP) proxy servers via modified (1) List, (2) Proxy, or (3) Delete parameters.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from lumension. Update patchlink_update_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
novellzenworks0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3425?

CVE-2006-3425 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting lumension patchlink_update_server. It was published on July 7, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-3425?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-3425?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from lumension. Update patchlink_update_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-3425?

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