UNKNOWN CVSS 4.3
Published: 2011-08-09

CVE-2011-2224

novell data_synchronizer Security Advisory (CVE-2011-2224)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2011-2224 impacting novell data_synchronizer. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.3 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
The Mobility Pack before 1.2 in Novell Data Synchronizer 1.x through 1.1.2 build 428 does not include the HTTPOnly flag in a Set-Cookie header, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via unspecified vectors.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product novell / data_synchronizer
Affected Versions 1.0.0
Weakness Enumeration CWE-79

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2011-2224 impacting novell data_synchronizer.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2011-2224.yaml
id: cve-2011-2224

info:
  name: novell data_synchronizer - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2011-2224 affecting novell data_synchronizer.
    Evaluation: The Mobility Pack before 1.2 in Novell Data Synchronizer 1.x through 1.1.2 build 428 does not include the HTTPOnly flag in a Set-Cookie header, which ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2011-2224
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
    cvss-score: 4.3
    cve-id: CVE-2011-2224
    cwe-id: CWE-79
  tags: cve,cve-2011-2224,novell,data_synchronizer,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "data_synchronizer"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2011-2224.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2011-2224
# Target: novell data_synchronizer | CVSS: 4.3 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2011-2224 (novell data_synchronizer)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against novell data_synchronizer scope (1.0.0).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2011-2224.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2011-2224
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install data_synchronizer 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade data_synchronizer 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update data_synchronizer

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i data_synchronizer 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i data_synchronizer

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2011-2224 in novell data_synchronizer?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update novell data_synchronizer packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2011-2224?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2011-2224?

CVE-2011-2224 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.3 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.3
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2011-2224
Weakness CWE-79
Vendor novell
Product data_synchronizer
Published 2011-08-09
Vector AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N