Attachmate AppManager Client Resource Monitor Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

September 3rd, 2014
ZDI-14-300 ZDI-CAN-2139

CVE ID

CVSS Score

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

Affected Vendors

Attachmate

Affected Products

AppManager

Vulnerability Details


This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of NetIQ AppManager Client Resource Monitor. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists because the installer defaults to a vulnerable configuration wherein "knowledge script" information is accepted from any source. An attacker can exploit this condition to achieve remote code execution as SYSTEM.

Additional Details

Attachmate has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.netiq.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7015459&path=725&number=f.1

Disclosure Timeline

  • 2014-05-05 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2014-09-03 - Coordinated public release of advisory

Credit

Anonymous

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