CVE-2007-1168 in ServerProtect
Summary
by MITRE
Trend Micro ServerProtect for Linux (SPLX) 1.25, 1.3, and 2.5 before 20070216 allows remote attackers to access arbitrary web pages and reconfigure the product via HTTP requests with the splx_2376_info cookie to the web interface port (14942/tcp).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/31/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-1168 affects Trend Micro ServerProtect for Linux (SPLX) versions 1.25, 1.3, and 2.5 prior to the 20070216 release, representing a critical security flaw in the web-based management interface of this endpoint protection solution. This issue manifests through improper input validation and authentication mechanisms within the HTTP request processing layer of the product's web interface, which operates on the default port 14942/tcp. The vulnerability enables remote attackers to manipulate the application's behavior through crafted HTTP requests that exploit weaknesses in the cookie handling mechanism, specifically targeting the splx_2376_info cookie parameter.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when remote attackers send specially crafted HTTP requests containing the splx_2376_info cookie to the web interface port, which allows them to perform unauthorized actions including accessing arbitrary web pages and reconfiguring the product settings. This represents a classic case of insecure direct object reference vulnerability where the application fails to properly validate user inputs and authenticate requests before processing them. The flaw essentially allows attackers to bypass normal access controls and manipulate the web interface functionality without proper authorization, creating a significant attack surface that could lead to complete system compromise.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access, as it provides attackers with the ability to reconfigure the security product itself, potentially disabling critical protection features or redirecting the system to malicious configurations. This creates a dangerous scenario where an attacker could effectively neutralize the very security measures designed to protect the system, turning the endpoint protection solution into a potential attack vector rather than a defense mechanism. The vulnerability affects organizations that rely on Trend Micro ServerProtect for Linux as their primary endpoint protection solution, particularly those with exposed web management interfaces on the default port 14942.
Security practitioners should note that this vulnerability aligns with CWE-285, which addresses improper authorization in software systems, and represents a significant weakness in the authentication and access control mechanisms of the affected product. From an attacker perspective, this vulnerability maps to several ATT&CK techniques including T1071.004 for application layer protocol usage and T1566 for credential access through web applications. The remediation strategy must include immediate patching of the affected versions to 20070216 or later, along with network segmentation to limit exposure of the web management interface to trusted networks only. Additionally, organizations should implement proper network monitoring to detect unusual patterns of HTTP traffic targeting the specific vulnerable cookie parameter and consider disabling the web interface if it is not essential for administrative operations.