#VU26159 Insecure DLL loading in Trend Micro products - CVE-2020-8598

Vulnerability identifier: #VU26159

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8598

CWE-ID: CWE-427

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 vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to the application loads DLL libraries in an insecure manner. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted .dll file and execute arbitrary code on the target system with SYSTEM level privileges.

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 non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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