CVE-2019-9488: XEE

Published Sep 11, 2019
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Updated

Trend Micro Deep Security Manager (10.x, 11.x) and Vulnerability Protection (2.0) are vulnerable to a XML External Entity Attack. However, for the attack to be possible, the attacker must have root/admin access to a protected host which is authorized to communicate with the Deep Security Manager (DSM).

Affected Software

30 affected components
trendmicro Deep Security Manager=10.0
trendmicro Deep Security Manager=10.0-u1
trendmicro Deep Security Manager=10.0-u10
trendmicro Deep Security Manager=10.0-u11
trendmicro Deep Security Manager=10.0-u12
trendmicro Deep Security Manager=10.0-u13
trendmicro Deep Security Manager=10.0-u14
trendmicro Deep Security Manager=10.0-u15
trendmicro Deep Security Manager=10.0-u16
trendmicro Deep Security Manager=10.0-u17
trendmicro Deep Security Manager=10.0-u18
trendmicro Deep Security Manager=10.0-u19
trendmicro Deep Security Manager=10.0-u2
trendmicro Deep Security Manager=10.0-u3
trendmicro Deep Security Manager=10.0-u4
trendmicro Deep Security Manager=10.0-u5
trendmicro Deep Security Manager=10.0-u6
trendmicro Deep Security Manager=10.0-u7
trendmicro Deep Security Manager=10.0-u8
trendmicro Deep Security Manager=10.0-u9
trendmicro Deep Security Manager=11.0
trendmicro Deep Security Manager=11.0-u1
trendmicro Deep Security Manager=11.0-u2
trendmicro Deep Security Manager=11.0-u3
trendmicro Deep Security Manager=11.0-u4
trendmicro Deep Security Manager=11.0-u5
trendmicro Deep Security Manager=11.0-u6
trendmicro Deep Security Manager=11.0-u7
trendmicro Deep Security Manager=11.3
trendmicro Vulnerability Protection=2.0

Event History

Sep 11, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-9488?

CVE-2019-9488 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability that can enable an XML External Entity Attack.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-9488?

To remediate CVE-2019-9488, you must update Trend Micro Deep Security Manager and Vulnerability Protection to the latest patched versions.

3

Which versions of Trend Micro software are affected by CVE-2019-9488?

CVE-2019-9488 affects Trend Micro Deep Security Manager versions 10.x and 11.x, and Vulnerability Protection version 2.0.

4

Can the XML External Entity Attack be executed remotely in CVE-2019-9488?

For an XML External Entity Attack related to CVE-2019-9488 to succeed, the attacker must have root or admin access to the protected host.

5

What type of attack does CVE-2019-9488 involve?

CVE-2019-9488 involves an XML External Entity Attack that can potentially expose sensitive information.

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