Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old remote code execution issue in Novell ZENworks Desktop Management 6.5. A vulnerable ActiveX control can be abused with an overly long CanUninstall argument, potentially letting an attacker run code on a user's system. The provided sources do not name a patch or show current active exploitation. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy environments where Novell ZENworks Desktop Management 6.5 or its ActiveX control remains installed and enabled. Because the source bundle has incomplete affected-product metadata, asset validation is important before assigning business risk. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item with high impact if present. It should not outrank known exploited vulnerabilities without evidence of deployment, but any remaining ActiveX-based ZENworks 6.5 footprint deserves prompt retirement planning. Mitigation focus: Identify systems with ZENworks Desktop Management 6.5 or the related ActiveX control installed.; Check vendor or successor-vendor guidance for supported fixes or retirement direction.; Remove or disable the vulnerable ActiveX control where not required..
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- novell-zenworks-activex-bo(45462)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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