This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Trend Micro Control Manager. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the ComponentCompliance method, which is called by the reporting servlet. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the Network Service account.
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Trend Micro Control Manager |
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ZDI-18-105 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
To fix ZDI-18-105, apply the latest security patches provided by Trend Micro for Control Manager.
The risks include unauthorized remote code execution by attackers if the vulnerability is successfully exploited.
Yes, authentication is required, but the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed.
ZDI-18-105 affects vulnerable installations of Trend Micro Control Manager.