PT-2021-9162 · Proofpoint · Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Server

Published 2021-01-06 · Updated 2021-01-08 · CVE-2020-10655

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

9.8

Critical

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Server versions prior to 7.9.1

Description The issue is caused by improper deserialization in the ITM application server's WriteWindowMouse API, allowing an anonymous remote attacker to execute arbitrary code with local administrator privileges.

Recommendations For versions prior to 7.9.1, update to version 7.9.1 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the WriteWindowMouse API until a patch is available.

Fix

Deserialization of Untrusted Data

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-502

Related Identifiers

CVE-2020-10655

Affected Products

Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Server

References · 5

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2020-10655 · Vendor Advisory
• https://proofpoint.com/us/security/security-advisories/pfpt-sa-2020-0003 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-10655 · Security Note
• https://proofpoint.com/us/blog · Note
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/21658 · Telegram Post