CVE-2007-5665
CVE-2007-5665 is a high-severity vulnerability in Novell Zenworks Endpoint Security Management with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Novell Zenworks Endpoint Security Management
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
STEngine.exe 3.5.0.20 in Novell ZENworks Endpoint Security Management (ESM) 3.5, and other ESM versions before 3.5.0.82, dynamically creates scripts in a world-writable directory when generating diagnostic reports, which allows local users to gain privileges, as demonstrated by creating a cmd.exe binary in the diagnostic report directory.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-5665?
- STEngine.exe 3.5.0.20 in Novell ZENworks Endpoint Security Management (ESM) 3.5, and other ESM versions before 3.5.0.82, dynamically creates scripts in a world-writable directory when generating diagnostic reports, which allows local users to gain privileges, as demonstrated by creating a cmd.exe binary in the diagnostic report directory.
- How severe is CVE-2007-5665?
- CVE-2007-5665 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2007-5665 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-5665?
- CVE-2007-5665 affects Novell Zenworks Endpoint Security Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-5665?
- 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-2007-5665 published?
- CVE-2007-5665 was published on 2008-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=635
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28351
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27146
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019155
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0044
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:zenworks_endpoint_security_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Other CWE-264 (Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls) vulnerabilities
- CVE-2016-8363 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): An issue was discovered in Moxa OnCell OnCellG3470A-LTE, AWK-1131A/3131A/4131A Series, AWK-3191 Series, AWK-5232/6232…
- CVE-2016-7457 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): VMware vRealize Operations (aka vROps) 6.x before 6.4.0 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges, or halt…
- CVE-2015-7425 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): The Data Protection component in the VMware vSphere GUI in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments: Data…
- CVE-2015-8267 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): The PasswordReset.Controllers.ResetController.ChangePasswordIndex method in PasswordReset.dll in Dovestones AD Self…
- CVE-2015-7919 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): SearchBlox 8.3 before 8.3.1 allows remote attackers to write to the config file, and consequently cause a denial of…
- CVE-2015-7071 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): The File Bookmark component in Apple OS X before 10.11.2 allows attackers to bypass a sandbox protection mechanism for…
Browse all CWE-264 (Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls) vulnerabilities →