CVE-2018-10357: Trend Micro Endpoint Application Control FileDrop Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published May 23, 2018
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Updated

A directory traversal vulnerability in Trend Micro Endpoint Application Control 2.0 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations due to a flaw in the FileDrop servlet. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Trend Micro Endpoint Application Control. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the FileDrop servlet. When parsing filenames, the process does not properly validate a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of administrator.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Trend Micro Endpoint Application Control
trendmicro Endpoint Application Control=2.0

Event History

May 23, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Aug 5, 2024
Advisory Published
via ZDI·07:47 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-10357?

CVE-2018-10357 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-10357?

To fix CVE-2018-10357, apply the latest security updates released by Trend Micro for Endpoint Application Control 2.0.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-10357?

CVE-2018-10357 affects Trend Micro Endpoint Application Control version 2.0.

4

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2018-10357?

Yes, authentication is required to exploit CVE-2018-10357.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-10357?

CVE-2018-10357 is a directory traversal vulnerability that may allow arbitrary code execution.

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