CVE-2005-1543
CVE-2005-1543 is a high-severity vulnerability in Novell Zenworks with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 67% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 67% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Novell Zenworks
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple stack-based and heap-based buffer overflows in Remote Management authentication (zenrem32.exe) on Novell ZENworks 6.5 Desktop and Server Management, ZENworks for Desktops 4.x, ZENworks for Servers 3.x, and Remote Management allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) unspecified vectors, (2) type 1 authentication requests, and (3) type 2 authentication requests.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-1543?
- Multiple stack-based and heap-based buffer overflows in Remote Management authentication (zenrem32.exe) on Novell ZENworks 6.5 Desktop and Server Management, ZENworks for Desktops 4.x, ZENworks for Servers 3.x, and Remote Management allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) unspecified vectors, (2) type 1 authentication requests, and (3) type 2 authentication requests.
- How severe is CVE-2005-1543?
- CVE-2005-1543 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2005-1543 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 67% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-1543?
- CVE-2005-1543 primarily affects Novell Zenworks. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-1543?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2005-1543 published?
- CVE-2005-1543 was published on 2005-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111645317713662&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15433
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014005
- http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/10097644.htm
- http://www.rem0te.com/public/images/zen.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13678
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0571
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20639
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20644
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20645
Affected products (7)
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:zenworks:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:zenworks_desktops:3.2:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:zenworks_desktops:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:zenworks_desktops:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:zenworks_remote_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:zenworks_server_management:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:zenworks_servers:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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