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 TemplateMatchByChannel 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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The severity of ZDI-CAN-5167 is considered high due to its potential for remote code execution.
To fix ZDI-CAN-5167, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by Trend Micro for Control Manager.
ZDI-CAN-5167 allows attackers to bypass the existing authentication mechanism to exploit the vulnerability.
ZDI-CAN-5167 affects all versions of Trend Micro Control Manager that have not been patched against this vulnerability.
Yes, ZDI-CAN-5167 can be exploited remotely provided the attacker bypasses the authentication requirements.