Novell ZENworks Configuration Management 10.3 ActiveX Control ISGrid2.dll DoFindReplace bstrReplaceText memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management 10.3. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function DoFindReplace in the library InstallShield/ISGrid2.dll of the component ActiveX Control. The manipulation of the argument bstrReplaceText leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2011-3174. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management 10.3 (Policy Management Software) and classified as critical. This issue affects the function DoFindReplace in the library InstallShield/ISGrid2.dll of the component ActiveX Control. The manipulation of the argument bstrReplaceText with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in the DoFindReplace function in the ISGrid.Grid2.1 ActiveX control in InstallShield/ISGrid2.dll in AdminStudio in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) 10.2, 10.3, and 11 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long bstrReplaceText parameter.

The weakness was shared 07/26/2012 by Andrea Micalizzi (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at zerodayinitiative.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2011-3174 since 08/19/2011. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/07/2021). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product decreasing in the near future.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 62393 (Flexera ISGrid ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 11268.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (62393), SecurityFocus (BID 50576†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-36393†). The entries VDB-61438 and VDB-61437 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 62393
Nessus Name: Flexera ISGrid ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
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11/07/2011 +80 days 🔍
11/17/2011 +10 days 🔍
07/26/2012 +252 days 🔍
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10/02/2012 +68 days 🔍
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03/23/2015 +895 days 🔍
12/07/2021 +2451 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: novell.com

Advisory: zerodayinitiative.com
Researcher: Andrea Micalizzi
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CVE: CVE-2011-3174 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-3174
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-61439
SecurityFocus: 50576 - Novell ZENworks Configuration Management 'DoFindReplace()' Method Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 36393 - Novell ZENworks Configuration Manager AdminStudio Buffer Overflow Allows Remote Code Execution, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 12/07/2021 08:18
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (61), 04/17/2017 12:37 (13), 12/07/2021 08:18 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:7ED:103

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