CVE-2020-8598

Description

Trend Micro Apex One (2019), OfficeScan XG and Worry-Free Business Security (9.0, 9.5, 10.0) server contains a vulnerable service DLL file that could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected installations with SYSTEM level privileges. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 12.92% Top 10%
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Affected: Trend Micro Trend Micro OfficeScan, Trend Micro Apex One, Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security (WFBS)
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References

Link Tags
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000245571 patch vendor advisory
https://success.trendmicro.com/jp/solution/000244253 patch vendor advisory
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000245572 patch vendor advisory
https://success.trendmicro.com/jp/solution/000244836 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8598?
CVE-2020-8598 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-8598?
To fix CVE-2020-8598, 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-2020-8598 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-8598 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~13% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-8598?
CVE-2020-8598 affects Trend Micro Trend Micro OfficeScan, Trend Micro Apex One, Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security (WFBS).
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