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

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

Affected products (3)

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