CVE-2020-15605: Trend Micro Vulnerability Protection Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Published Aug 27, 2020
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Updated

If LDAP authentication is enabled, an LDAP authentication bypass vulnerability in Trend Micro Vulnerability Protection 2.0 SP2 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.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Trend Micro Vulnerability Protection. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Vulnerability Protection console. The issue results from the lack of proper validation prior to authentication. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Trend Micro Vulnerability Protection
trendmicro Deep Security Manager=10.0
trendmicro Deep Security Manager=11.0
trendmicro Deep Security Manager=12.0
trendmicro Vulnerability Protection=2.0-sp2
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Aug 27, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:35 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Aug 4, 2024
Advisory Published
via ZDI·01:28 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-15605?

CVE-2020-15605 has a medium severity rating, indicating a considerable risk if exploited.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-15605?

To fix CVE-2020-15605, it is recommended to apply the latest patches provided by Trend Micro for Vulnerability Protection 2.0 SP2.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2020-15605?

CVE-2020-15605 affects users of Trend Micro Vulnerability Protection 2.0 SP2 and certain versions of Deep Security Manager.

4

Can CVE-2020-15605 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-15605 can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker with knowledge of the organization's LDAP setup.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2020-15605?

The potential impact of CVE-2020-15605 includes unauthorized bypass of manager authentication, leading to unauthorized access to the system.

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