CVE-2010-4299
CVE-2010-4299 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Novell Zenworks Handheld 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: 8% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Novell Zenworks Handheld Management
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in ZfHIPCND.exe in Novell Zenworks 7 Handheld Management (ZHM) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request to TCP port 2400.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2010-4299?
- Heap-based buffer overflow in ZfHIPCND.exe in Novell Zenworks 7 Handheld Management (ZHM) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request to TCP port 2400.
- How severe is CVE-2010-4299?
- CVE-2010-4299 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2010-4299 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2010-4299?
- CVE-2010-4299 primarily affects Novell Zenworks Handheld Management. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2010-4299?
- 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-2010-4299 published?
- CVE-2010-4299 was published on 2010-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=128916914213292&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42130
- http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=7007135
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024691
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-10-230/
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:zenworks_handheld_management:7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:zenworks_handheld_management:7:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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