CVE-2020-28579 Memory corruption in Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance

High 8.8 Published 18 Nov 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

An authenticated remote attacker 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: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-28579?

CVE-2020-28579 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance, published on 18 Nov 2020. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability in Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance 6.5 SP2 could allow an authenticated, 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-2020-28579?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Trendmicro Interscan Web Security Virtual Appliance.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28579?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-28579 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-2020-28579 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-28579 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7v77-4p7w-7fgm.