CVE-2008-5073
CVE-2008-5073 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Novell Zenworks Desktop Management with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Novell Zenworks Desktop Management
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in an ActiveX control in Novell ZENworks Desktop Management 6.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the CanUninstall method.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-5073?
- Heap-based buffer overflow in an ActiveX control in Novell ZENworks Desktop Management 6.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the CanUninstall method.
- How severe is CVE-2008-5073?
- CVE-2008-5073 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-5073 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-5073?
- CVE-2008-5073 affects Novell Zenworks Desktop Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-5073?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-5073 published?
- CVE-2008-5073 was published on 2008-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4595
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/496786/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31435
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45462
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:zenworks_desktop_management:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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