CVE-2018-3601

Description

A password hash usage authentication bypass vulnerability in Trend Micro Control Manager 6.0 could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication on vulnerable installations.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 6.01% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory trendmicro.com
Affected: Trend Micro Trend Micro Control Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-113/ vdb entry third party advisory
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/1119158 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-3601?
CVE-2018-3601 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-3601?
To fix CVE-2018-3601, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-3601 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-3601 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~6% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-3601?
CVE-2018-3601 affects Trend Micro Trend Micro Control Manager.
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