CVE-2019-9491
First published: Mon Oct 21 2019(Updated: )
Trend Micro Anti-Threat Toolkit (ATTK) versions 1.62.0.1218 and below have a vulnerability that may allow an attacker to place malicious files in the same directory, potentially leading to arbitrary remote code execution (RCE) when executed.
Credit: security@trendmicro.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Trendmicro Anti-threat Toolkit | <=1.62.0.1218 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Reference Links
- http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/TREND-MICRO-ANTI-THREAT-TOOLKIT-(ATTK)-REMOTE-CODE-EXECUTION.txt
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156160/TrendMicro-Anti-Threat-Toolkit-Improper-Fix.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Oct/42
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Jan/50
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Oct/30
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2020/Jan/55
- https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000149878
- http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/TREND-MICRO-ANTI-THREAT-TOOLKIT-%28ATTK%29-REMOTE-CODE-EXECUTION.txt
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-9491?
CVE-2019-9491 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9491?
To mitigate CVE-2019-9491, users should upgrade Trend Micro Anti-Threat Toolkit to version 1.62.0.1219 or later.
What vulnerability does CVE-2019-9491 exploit?
CVE-2019-9491 exploits file placement vulnerabilities, allowing attackers to place malicious files in the directory.
Is my version of Trend Micro Anti-Threat Toolkit vulnerable to CVE-2019-9491?
Versions of Trend Micro Anti-Threat Toolkit equal to or below 1.62.0.1218 are vulnerable to CVE-2019-9491.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2019-9491?
The consequences of CVE-2019-9491 can include remote code execution, which may allow attackers to take control of the affected system.
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