Vulnerability identifier: #VU6721

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-9036

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ServerProtect for Linux
Server applications / Server solutions for antivurus protection

Vendor: Trend Micro

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper security restrictions set on the quarantine directory by the affected software. A local attacker can write an arbitrary file to any location on the file system and gain root privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in privilege escalation.

Mitigation
Update to version 3.0 CP 1531.

Vulnerable software versions

ServerProtect for Linux: 3.0

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External links
http://success.trendmicro.com/solution/1117411
http://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/trend-micro-serverprotect-multiple-vulnerabilities

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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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.