CVE-2019-18188 : Security Advisory and Response

Trend Micro Apex One is susceptible to a command injection vulnerability that could allow an attacker to extract files from a zip file and store them on the server, potentially leading to remote code execution.

Understanding CVE-2019-18188

This CVE involves a command injection vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One that could result in remote code execution.

What is CVE-2019-18188?

The vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One allows attackers to extract files from a zip file and save them on the server, potentially enabling remote code execution.

The Impact of CVE-2019-18188

Exploiting this vulnerability could lead to remote code execution on the server, with the attacker limited to the permissions of the IUSR account.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-18188

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

An attacker could exploit a command injection vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One to extract files from a zip file and store them on the server, potentially resulting in remote code execution.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Trend Micro Apex One
Vendor: Trend Micro
Versions: All versions are affected

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability to extract files from a zip file and save them on the server, potentially leading to remote code execution.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-18188 is crucial.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Trend Micro promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Restrict user permissions to minimize the impact of potential attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Educate users on safe computing practices to prevent social engineering attacks.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update Trend Micro Apex One to the latest version to mitigate known vulnerabilities.