Affected Version(s)
| Product | Affected Version(s) | Platform | Language(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ServerProtect for Storage (SPFS) | 6.0 | Windows | English |
| ServerProtect for EMC Celerra (SPEMC) | 5.8 | EMC Celerra | English |
| ServerProtect for Network Appliance Filers (SPNAF) | 5.8 | NetApp | English |
| ServerProtect for Microsoft Windows / Novell Netware (SPNT) | 5.8 | Windows | English |
Solution
Trend Micro has released the following solutions to address the issue:
| Product | Updated version | Notes | Platform | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPFS | 6.0 CP1284 | Readme | Windows | Now Available |
| SPEMC | 5.8 CP1577 | Readme | EMC Celerra | Now Available |
| SPNAF | 5.8 CP1299 | Readme | NetApp | Now Available |
| SPNT | 5.8 CP1575 | Readme | Windows | Now Available |
These are the minimum recommended version(s) of the patches and/or builds required to address the issue. Trend Micro highly encourages customers to obtain the latest version of the product if there is a newer one available than the one listed in this bulletin.
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
CVE-2021-36745: Authentication Bypass VulnerabilityCVSSv3: 9.8: AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
A critical vulnerability in Trend Micro ServerProtect could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication on affected installations.
Please note: no authentication is required in order to exploit this vulnerability.
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:
- Yuto Maeda from Cyber Defense Institute, Inc. working with Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative
External Reference(s)
- ZDI-CAN-12771