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Multiple stack-based and heap-based buffer overflows affect the Remote Management authentication component (zenrem32.exe) in Novell ZENworks 6.5 Desktop and Server Management, ZENworks for Desktops 4.x, ZENworks for Servers 3.x, and Remote Management. The flaws can be triggered through unspecified vectors and through type 1 or type 2 authentication requests, allowing remote code execution.
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This repository contains a single Metasploit exploit module targeting a heap overflow vulnerability (CVE-2005-1543) in the Novell ZENworks 6.5 Desktop/Server Management Agent running on Windows XP, 2000, or 2003. The exploit works by connecting to the agent's TCP service, performing a version identification handshake, and then sending a specially crafted payload that triggers a heap overflow, allowing for arbitrary code execution. The module is written in Ruby and leverages the Metasploit framework's payload system, enabling the attacker to select and deliver a variety of payloads (such as reverse shells or Meterpreter sessions). The exploit requires network access to the vulnerable agent and is operational, providing remote code execution if successful. The only file in the repository is the Metasploit module itself, and it is structured according to standard Metasploit conventions.
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