#VU23149 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in LanScope Cat and LanScope An


Published: 2019-12-02

Vulnerability identifier: #VU23149

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-6026

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
LanScope Cat
Server applications / DLP, anti-spam, sniffers
LanScope An
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: MOTEX Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper permission checks. A local user can who can login to the PC where the vulnerable product is installed may obtain unauthorized privileges and execute arbitrary code.

This vulnerability affects the following versions of LanScope Cat - Client program (MR) and Detection agent (DA):

  • 9.2.0.0 - 9.2.0.3
  • 9.1.0.0 - 9.1.0.8
  • 9.0.0.0 - 9.0.1.9
  • Less than 8.4.3.2

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

LanScope Cat: All versions

LanScope An: All versions


External links
http://www.motex.co.jp/news/notice/2019/release191202/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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