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Advisory Published

CVE-2020-15601: Trend Micro Deep Security Manager Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

First published: Thu Aug 27 2020(Updated: )

If LDAP authentication is enabled, an LDAP authentication bypass vulnerability in Trend Micro Deep Security 10.x-12.x could allow an unauthenticated attacker with prior knowledge of the targeted organization to bypass manager authentication. Enabling multi-factor authentication prevents this attack. Installations using manager native authentication or SAML authentication are not impacted by this vulnerability.

Credit: security@trendmicro.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Trend Micro Deep Security Manager
trendmicro deep security manager=10.0
trendmicro deep security manager=11.0
trendmicro deep security manager=12.0
Trend Micro Vulnerability Protection=2.0-sp2
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-15601?

    CVE-2020-15601 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for LDAP authentication bypass.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-15601?

    To mitigate CVE-2020-15601, it is recommended to disable LDAP authentication or enable multi-factor authentication.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2020-15601?

    CVE-2020-15601 affects Trend Micro Deep Security Manager versions 10.x, 11.x, and 12.x.

  • Can CVE-2020-15601 lead to unauthorized access?

    Yes, CVE-2020-15601 can allow an unauthenticated attacker to bypass manager authentication and gain unauthorized access.

  • What potential impact does CVE-2020-15601 have on organizations?

    The impact of CVE-2020-15601 includes exposure of sensitive data and potential control over the security management system.

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