How severe is CVE-2011-2656?

CVE-2011-2656 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2011-2656 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-2011-2656?

CVE-2011-2656 primarily affects Novell Zenworks Handheld Management. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2656?

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-2011-2656 published?

CVE-2011-2656 was published on 2011-10-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-2656

CVE-2011-2656 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.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Novell Zenworks Handheld Management
Published: 2011-10-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in ZfHSrvr.exe in Novell ZENworks Handheld Management (ZHM) 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-2655.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2656?: Unspecified vulnerability in ZfHSrvr.exe in Novell ZENworks Handheld Management (ZHM) 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-2655.
How severe is CVE-2011-2656?: CVE-2011-2656 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2011-2656 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-2011-2656?: CVE-2011-2656 primarily affects Novell Zenworks Handheld Management. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2656?: 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-2011-2656 published?: CVE-2011-2656 was published on 2011-10-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:zenworks_handheld_management:7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:zenworks_handheld_management:7:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:zenworks_handheld_management:7.0.2.61213:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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