#VU6723 Remote code execution in ServerProtect for Linux - CVE-2017-9034

Vulnerability identifier: #VU6723

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-9034

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Trend Micro

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insecure update method without file certificate validation. A remote authenticated attacker can modify data in transit to cause the target system to install and execute arbitrary code.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation
Update to version 3.0 CP 1531.

Vulnerable software versions

ServerProtect for Linux: 3.0

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External links
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/1117411

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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