How severe is CVE-2011-2657?

CVE-2011-2657 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-2657 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 48% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-2657?

CVE-2011-2657 primarily affects Novell Zenworks Configuration 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-2011-2657?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2011-2657 published?

CVE-2011-2657 was published on 2012-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-2657

CVE-2011-2657 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Zenworks Configuration Management with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 48% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 48% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Novell Zenworks Configuration Management
Published: 2012-07-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the LaunchProcess function in the LaunchHelp.HelpLauncher.1 ActiveX control in LaunchHelp.dll in AdminStudio in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) 10.2, 10.3, and 11 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a pathname in the first argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2657?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the LaunchProcess function in the LaunchHelp.HelpLauncher.1 ActiveX control in LaunchHelp.dll in AdminStudio in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) 10.2, 10.3, and 11 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a pathname in the first argument.
How severe is CVE-2011-2657?: CVE-2011-2657 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-2657 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 48% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-2657?: CVE-2011-2657 primarily affects Novell Zenworks Configuration 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-2011-2657?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-2657 published?: CVE-2011-2657 was published on 2012-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:zenworks_configuration_management:10.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:zenworks_configuration_management:10.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:zenworks_configuration_management:11:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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