Security readout for executives and security teams
This CVE concerns a legacy Novell ActiveX control that could let a remote attacker run arbitrary commands. The business concern is mainly legacy exposure: old Novell exteNd Director 4.1 or Portal Services deployments, and clients that still load the LocalExec.ocx control. Likely exposure is limited to organizations retaining Novell exteNd Director 4.1, Portal Services, or legacy Windows browser environments where the LocalExec ActiveX control is installed or allowed to run. Prioritize if legacy Novell or ActiveX-dependent systems still exist. If none are present, document non-exposure. If present, reduce exposure quickly because arbitrary command execution can become endpoint compromise. Mitigation focus: Check Novell advisory and service-pack guidance for authoritative remediation.; Inventory and retire unsupported Novell exteNd Director 4.1 and Portal Services components.; Disable or restrict the LocalExec ActiveX control where operationally possible..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/360/3169416_f.SAL_Public.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- novell-localexec-command-execution(34898)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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