CVE-2018-6220: Critical severity trendmicro Email Encryption Gateway vulnerability
Published Mar 15, 2018
·Updated
An arbitrary file write vulnerability in Trend Micro Email Encryption Gateway 5.5 could allow an attacker to inject arbitrary data, which may lead to gaining code execution on vulnerable systems.
Affected Software
1 affected component
trendmicro Email Encryption Gateway=5.5
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Mar 15, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-6220?
CVE-2018-6220 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary file write and code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-6220?
To mitigate CVE-2018-6220, upgrade Trend Micro Email Encryption Gateway to the latest patched version.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2018-6220?
CVE-2018-6220 specifically affects Trend Micro Email Encryption Gateway version 5.5.
4
What could an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2018-6220?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2018-6220 could inject arbitrary data, potentially gaining code execution on the compromised system.
5
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2018-6220?
Currently, the recommended approach for CVE-2018-6220 is to apply security updates rather than rely on workarounds.