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Trend Micro Encryption for Email Gateway LauncherServer DownloadBlackList Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

May 4th, 2018

Vulnerability Details


This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Trend Micro Encryption for Email Gateway. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed.

The flaw exists within the LauncherServer. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of root.

Additional Details

Trend Micro has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/1119349

Disclosure Timeline

  • 2018-01-02 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2018-05-04 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2018-05-04 - Advisory Updated

Credit

Steven Seeley (mr_me) of Source Incite

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