How severe is CVE-2011-3174?

CVE-2011-3174 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-3174 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-3174?

CVE-2011-3174 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-2011-3174?

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

When was CVE-2011-3174 published?

CVE-2011-3174 was published on 2012-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-3174

CVE-2011-3174 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Zenworks Configuration Management with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Novell Zenworks Configuration Management
Published: 2012-07-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the DoFindReplace function in the ISGrid.Grid2.1 ActiveX control in InstallShield/ISGrid2.dll in AdminStudio in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) 10.2, 10.3, and 11 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long bstrReplaceText parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3174?: Buffer overflow in the DoFindReplace function in the ISGrid.Grid2.1 ActiveX control in InstallShield/ISGrid2.dll in AdminStudio in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) 10.2, 10.3, and 11 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long bstrReplaceText parameter.
How severe is CVE-2011-3174?: CVE-2011-3174 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-3174 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-3174?: CVE-2011-3174 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-2011-3174?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-3174 published?: CVE-2011-3174 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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