Trend Micro ServerProtect vsapiapp Memory Exhaustion Denial-Of-Service Vulnerability

January 27th, 2021

Vulnerability Details

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of Trend Micro ServerProtect. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

The specific flaw exists within the vsapiapp executable. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a memory exhaustion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system.

Additional Details

Trend Micro has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000284207

Disclosure Timeline

  • 2020-07-22 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2021-01-27 - Coordinated public release of advisory

Credit

Michael DePlante of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative

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