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Trend Micro SafeSync for Enterprise check_nfs_server_status Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

March 1st, 2017

Vulnerability Details


This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Trend Micro SafeSync for Enterprise. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within check_nfs_server_status. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code under the context of root.

Additional Details

Trend Micro has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/1116749

Disclosure Timeline

  • 2017-01-19 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2017-03-01 - Coordinated public release of advisory

Credit

Steven Seeley of Source Incite

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