HIGH · 7.2

CVE-2007-5665

STEngine.exe 3.5.0.20 in Novell ZENworks Endpoint Security Management (ESM) 3.5, and other ESM versions before 3.5.0.82, dynamically creates scripts in a world-writable directory when generating diagn...

Vulnerability Description

STEngine.exe 3.5.0.20 in Novell ZENworks Endpoint Security Management (ESM) 3.5, and other ESM versions before 3.5.0.82, dynamically creates scripts in a world-writable directory when generating diagnostic reports, which allows local users to gain privileges, as demonstrated by creating a cmd.exe binary in the diagnostic report directory.

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
NovellZenworks Endpoint Security Management<= 3.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2007-5665?

CVE-2007-5665 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). STEngine.exe 3.5.0.20 in Novell ZENworks Endpoint Security Management (ESM) 3.5, and other ESM versions before 3.5.0.82, dynamically creates scripts in a world-writable directory when generating diagn...

How severe is CVE-2007-5665?

CVE-2007-5665 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2007-5665?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Novell Zenworks Endpoint Security Management.