CVE-2017-9036 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Local attackers can escalate privileges by exploiting unrestricted access to the quarantine directory in Trend Micro ServerProtect for Linux.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-9036?

CVE-2017-9036 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 May 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Trend Micro ServerProtect for Linux 3.0 before CP 1531 allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging an unrestricted quarantine directory.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9036?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Trendmicro Serverprotect.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9036?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-9036 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2017-9036 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-9036 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mx2h-vvvg-h766.

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