What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-2215?

CVE-2012-2215 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 35.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-2215?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-2215. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 35.4%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-2215?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2012-2215. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Zenworks Configuration Management CVE-2012-2215

MEDIUM

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2012-04-09 cve@mitre.org

Path Traversal Zenworks Configuration Management

5.0

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.0 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Apr 09, 2012 - 21:55 cve.org

MEDIUM 5.0

DescriptionCVE.org

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Preboot Service in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) 11.1 and 11.1a allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an opcode 0x21 request.

AnalysisAI

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Preboot Service in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) 11.1 and 11.1a allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an opcode 0x21 request. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 35.4%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. Directory traversal vulnerability in the Preboot Service in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) 11.1 and 11.1a allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an opcode 0x21 request. Affected products include: Novell Zenworks Configuration Management.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.