CVE-2011-3176
CVE-2011-3176 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Novell Zenworks Configuration Management with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 70% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 70% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Novell Zenworks Configuration Management
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Preboot Service in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) 11.1 and 11.1a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an opcode 0x4c request.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2011-3176?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in the Preboot Service in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) 11.1 and 11.1a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an opcode 0x4c request.
- How severe is CVE-2011-3176?
- CVE-2011-3176 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2011-3176 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 70% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2011-3176?
- CVE-2011-3176 primarily affects Novell Zenworks Configuration Management. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2011-3176?
- 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-2011-3176 published?
- CVE-2011-3176 was published on 2012-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=rs4B5jhWKf8~
- http://support.novell.com/docs/Readmes/InfoDocument/patchbuilder/readme_5127930.html
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19959
- http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=7010044
- http://www.verisigninc.com/en_US/products-and-services/network-intelligence-availability/idefense/public-vulnerability-reports/articles/index.xhtml?id=974
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:zenworks_configuration_management:11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:zenworks_configuration_management:11.1a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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