HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2011-3174
MEDIUM

CVE-2011-3174

CWE-119Published: July 26, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

6.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Buffer overflow in the DoFindReplace function in the ISGrid.Grid2.1 ActiveX control in InstallShield/ISGrid2.dll in AdminStudio in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) 10.2, 10.3, and 11 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long bstrReplaceText parameter.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2011-3174 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

novell1 product(s)
zenworks configuration management
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://www.novell.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7009570
PATCHhttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-11-319/
PATCHhttp://www.novell.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7009570
PATCHhttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-11-319/

All References (4)

→
http://www.novell.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7009570Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-11-319/Patch
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http://www.novell.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7009570Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-11-319/Patch

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2011-3174
CVSS Score6.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-119
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 26, 2012

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2011-3174 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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