CVE-2008-2433: Critical severity trend micro client server messaging suite vulnerability

Published Aug 27, 2008
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Updated

The web management console in Trend Micro OfficeScan 7.0 through 8.0, Worry-Free Business Security 5.0, and Client/Server/Messaging Suite 3.5 and 3.6 creates a random session token based only on the login time, which makes it easier for remote attackers to hijack sessions via brute-force attacks. NOTE: this can be leveraged for code execution through an unspecified "manipulation of the configuration."

Affected Software

10 affected components
trendmicro Client Server Messaging Suite=3.5
trendmicro Client Server Messaging Suite=3.6
trendmicro Officescan>=7.0<=8.0
trendmicro Worry-free Business Security=5.0
Trend Micro Worry Free Business Security=5.0
Trend Micro Client Server Messaging Suite=3.5
Trend Micro OfficeScan=8.0
Trend Micro OfficeScan=7.3
Trend Micro OfficeScan=7.0
Trend Micro Client Server Messaging Suite=3.6

Remediation

Event History

Aug 27, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2433?

CVE-2008-2433 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability that can allow remote session hijacking.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-2433?

To fix CVE-2008-2433, update to the latest version of the affected Trend Micro products that address this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Trend Micro are affected by CVE-2008-2433?

CVE-2008-2433 affects Trend Micro OfficeScan versions 7.0 to 8.0, Worry-Free Business Security 5.0, and Client/Server/Messaging Suite versions 3.5 and 3.6.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2008-2433 enable?

CVE-2008-2433 enables remote attackers to perform brute-force attacks and hijack user sessions.

5

Is CVE-2008-2433 difficult to exploit?

CVE-2008-2433 can be exploited with relative ease due to the predictable nature of the session token generation.

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