CVE-2020-28578 Memory corruption in Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance

Critical 9.8 Published 18 Nov 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Unauthenticated remote attackers can achieve remote code execution with elevated privileges via a specially crafted HTTP message in Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance.

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-2020-28578?

CVE-2020-28578 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance, published on 18 Nov 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability in Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance 6.5 SP2 could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to send a specially crafted HTTP message and achieve remote code execution with elevated privileges.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-28578?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Trendmicro Interscan Web Security Virtual Appliance.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28578?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-28578 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2020-28578 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-28578 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9vx6-2r2f-g9qw.