#VU26161 Input validation error in Apex One and OfficeScan - CVE-2020-8599

Vulnerability identifier: #VU26161

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 9.3 [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:A/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8599

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

Vendor: Trend Micro

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error, related to input validation. A remote attacker can write arbitrary data to an arbitrary path on affected installations and compromise the affected system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apex One: 2019

OfficeScan: XG SP1 - XG

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

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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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.