CVE-2019-18187: Trend Micro OfficeScan Directory Traversal Vulnerability
First published: Mon Oct 28 2019(Updated: )
Trend Micro OfficeScan versions 11.0 and XG (12.0) could be exploited by an attacker utilizing a directory traversal vulnerability to extract files from an arbitrary zip file to a specific folder on the OfficeScan server, which could potentially lead to remote code execution (RCE). The remote process execution is bound to a web service account, which depending on the web platform used may have restricted permissions. An attempted attack requires user authentication.
Credit: security@trendmicro.com security@trendmicro.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Trendmicro Officescan | =11.0-sp1 | |
| Trendmicro Officescan | =xg | |
| Trendmicro Officescan | =xg-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Trend Micro OfficeScan | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Trendmicro Officescan | =11.0-sp1 | |
| Trendmicro Officescan | =xg | |
| Trendmicro Officescan | =xg-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-18187?
CVE-2019-18187 is a directory traversal vulnerability in Trend Micro OfficeScan that could potentially lead to remote code execution (RCE).
Which versions of Trend Micro OfficeScan are affected by CVE-2019-18187?
Trend Micro OfficeScan versions 11.0 and XG (12.0) are affected by CVE-2019-18187.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-18187?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-18187 by utilizing a directory traversal vulnerability to extract files from an arbitrary zip file to a specific folder on the OfficeScan server.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-18187?
CVE-2019-18187 has a severity rating of 7.5 (High).
How can I fix CVE-2019-18187?
To fix CVE-2019-18187, it is recommended to update to a patched version of Trend Micro OfficeScan.
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