CVE-2011-2654
CVE-2011-2654 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Novell Cloud Manager 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-20.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Novell Cloud Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The RPC implementation in the server in Novell Cloud Manager 1.1.2 before Patch 3 does not properly initialize objects, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by making RPC calls that leverage incorrect privileges associated with a partially initialized session.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2011-2654?
- The RPC implementation in the server in Novell Cloud Manager 1.1.2 before Patch 3 does not properly initialize objects, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by making RPC calls that leverage incorrect privileges associated with a partially initialized session.
- How severe is CVE-2011-2654?
- CVE-2011-2654 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2011-2654 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2011-2654?
- CVE-2011-2654 primarily affects Novell Cloud Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2011-2654?
- 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-2011-2654 published?
- CVE-2011-2654 was published on 2011-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=NSONlV5PqMo~
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45845
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/49432
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026006
- http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-11-278/
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:cloud_manager:*:patch2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:cloud_manager:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:cloud_manager:1.1.2:patch1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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