CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-1380

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The vulnerability in Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security Suite (IMSS) 5.5 build 1183 and earlier versions before 5.7.0.1121 involves insecure DACLs for critical files in the ISNTSmtp directory. A local user can exploit this weakness by modifying the ISNTSysMonitor.exe file, leading to SYSTEM privileges.

Risk Assessment

The risk is that a local user can escalate privileges to SYSTEM level, potentially resulting in full system compromise and access to sensitive data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately update Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security Suite to version 5.7.0.1121 or later, which fixes this vulnerability. Additionally, review and correct DACL permissions for the ISNTSmtp directory.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

ISNTSmtp directory in Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security Suite (IMSS) 5.5 build 1183 and possibly other versions before 5.7.0.1121, uses insecure DACLs for critical files, which allows local users to gain SYSTEM privileges by modifying ISNTSysMonitor.exe.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS