PT-2021-9165 · Proofpoint · Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Server

Published 2021-01-06 · Updated 2021-01-08 · CVE-2020-10658

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 WriteImage 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 WriteImage API until a patch is available.

Fix

Deserialization of Untrusted Data

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-502

Related Identifiers

CVE-2020-10658

Affected Products

Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Server

References · 6

• https://proofpoint.com/us/security/security-advisories/pfpt-sa-2020-0003 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-10658 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2020-10658 · Vendor Advisory
• https://proofpoint.com/us/blog · Note
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/21657 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/8225 · Telegram Post