Trend Micro Vulnerability Identifier(s): VRTS-241
Platform(s): Appliance
CVSS 2.0 Score(s): 10
Severity Rating(s): High
Trend Micro has released a new Critical Patch (CP) for Trend Micro Deep Discovery Email Inspector (DDEI) 2.5.1. This CP resolves a vulnerability in the product that could potentially allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations.
Affected Version(s)
Product | Affected Version(s) | Platform | Language(s) |
---|---|---|---|
Deep Discovery Email Inspector | Version 2.5.1 | Appliance | English |
Solution
Trend Micro has released the following solutions to address the issue:
Product | Updated version | Notes | Platform | Availability |
---|---|---|---|---|
Deep Discovery Email Inspector | Version 2.5.1 CP b1182* | Readme | Appliance | Now |
* Version 2.5.1 build 1182 requires Version 2.5.1 b1118 as a prerequisite.
Customers are encouraged to visit Trend Micro’s Download Center to obtain prerequisite software (such as Service Packs) before applying any of the solutions above.
Vulnerability Details
This update resolves a vulnerability in which an unauthenticated user could potentially attain remote code execution and elevated privileges via an unrestricted file upload.
Due to the seriousness of this vulnerability, customers are highly encouraged to update to the latest build as soon as possible.
Mitigating Factors
Exploiting these type of vulnerabilities generally require that an attacker has access (physical or remote) to a vulnerable machine. In addition to timely application of patches and updated solutions, customers are also advised to review remote access to critical systems and ensure policies and perimeter security is up-to-date.
However, even though an exploit may require several specific conditions to be met, Trend Micro strongly encourages customers to update to the latest builds as soon as possible.
Acknowledgement
Trend Micro would like to thank the following individuals for responsibly disclosing these issues and working with Trend Micro to help protect our customers:
- Nikolay Klendar working with Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative
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