CVE-2020-10656 Deserialization in n/a
An anonymous remote attacker can execute arbitrary code with local administrator privileges via improper deserialization in the ITM application server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-10656?
CVE-2020-10656 is a critical unsafe deserialization vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Jan 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Server (formerly ObserveIT Server) before 7.9.1 contains a vulnerability in the ITM application server's WriteWindowMouseWithChunksV2 API. The vulnerability allows an anonymous remote attacker to execute arbitrary code with local administrator privileges. The vulnerability is caused by improper deserialization.
Weakness: CWE-502
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-10656?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Server.
How do I fix CVE-2020-10656?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-10656 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.
Is CVE-2020-10656 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-10656 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r5pw-3hxj-jmpq.