Vulnerability identifier: #VU26161

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 9.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

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 - XG SP1

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External links
http://success.trendmicro.com/jp/solution/000244253
http://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.