What is the severity of CVE-2018-3609?

The severity of CVE-2018-3609 is high, with a CVSS score of 8.1.

How can an unauthenticated user exploit CVE-2018-3609?

An unauthenticated user can exploit CVE-2018-3609 by accessing a sensitive log file that could be used to bypass authentication.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-3609?

Currently, there is no known workaround for CVE-2018-3609.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-3609?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-3609 at the following references: [http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103097](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103097), [https://korelogic.com/Resources/Advisories/KL-001-2018-006.txt](https://korelogic.com/Resources/Advisories/KL-001-2018-006.txt), [https://success.trendmicro.com/jp/solution/1119290](https://success.trendmicro.com/jp/solution/1119290).

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-3609

high

8.1

CWE

532 522

16/2/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-3609

First published: Fri Feb 16 2018(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security Virtual Appliance 9.0 and 9.1 management portal could allow an unauthenticated user to access sensitive information in a particular log file that could be used to bypass authentication on vulnerable installations.

Credit: security@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Trendmicro Interscan Messaging Security Virtual Appliance	=9.0
Trendmicro Interscan Messaging Security Virtual Appliance	=9.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-3609?
The severity of CVE-2018-3609 is high, with a CVSS score of 8.1.
How can an unauthenticated user exploit CVE-2018-3609?
An unauthenticated user can exploit CVE-2018-3609 by accessing a sensitive log file that could be used to bypass authentication.
Which versions of Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security Virtual Appliance are affected by CVE-2018-3609?
Versions 9.0 and 9.1 of Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security Virtual Appliance are affected by CVE-2018-3609.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-3609?
Currently, there is no known workaround for CVE-2018-3609.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-3609?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-3609 at the following references: [http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103097](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103097), [https://korelogic.com/Resources/Advisories/KL-001-2018-006.txt](https://korelogic.com/Resources/Advisories/KL-001-2018-006.txt), [https://success.trendmicro.com/jp/solution/1119290](https://success.trendmicro.com/jp/solution/1119290).

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