#VU26157 Input validation error in Trend Micro products - CVE-2020-8468

Vulnerability identifier: #VU26157

Vulnerability risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 8.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8468

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apex One
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls
OfficeScan
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls
Worry-Free Business Security
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Trend Micro

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a content validation escape issue. A remote authenticated attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and manipulate certain agent client components.

Note: the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apex One: 2019

OfficeScan: XG SP1 - XG

Worry-Free Business Security: 9.5 - 10.0

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External links
https://success.trendmicro.com/jp/solution/000244253
https://success.trendmicro.com/jp/solution/000244836
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000245571
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000245572

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.