Arbitrary Code Execution Flaw in Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Server
CVE-2020-10656

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Proofpoint

Status
Insider Threat Management Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 January 2021

What is CVE-2020-10656?

The Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Server, previously known as ObserveIT Server, contains a security flaw in the WriteWindowMouseWithChunksV2 API used by the ITM application server. This vulnerability presents an opportunity for an anonymous remote attacker to execute arbitrary code, granting them local administrator privileges. The root cause of this issue stems from improper deserialization, which can lead to complete system compromise if exploited.

References

https://www.proofpoint.com/us/blog
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https://www.proofpoint.com/us/security/security-advisorie...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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