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CVE-2012-2223

4.3 · MEDIUM

The xplat agent in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) 10.3.x before 10.3.4 and 11.x before 11.2 enables the HTTP TRACE method, which might make it easier for remote attackers to conduct…

Published Apr 11, 2012novellCWE-200EPSS 1.33%

Overview

CVE-2012-2223 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting novell zenworks_configuration_management. It was published on April 11, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The xplat agent in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) 10.3.x before 10.3.4 and 11.x before 11.2 enables the HTTP TRACE method, which might make it easier for remote attackers to conduct cross-site tracing (XST) attacks via unspecified vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from novell. Update zenworks_configuration_management 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

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2223?

CVE-2012-2223 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting novell zenworks_configuration_management. It was published on April 11, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2012-2223?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-2223?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from novell. Update zenworks_configuration_management 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.

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