CVE-2017-14078 in Mobile Security
Summary
by MITRE
SQL Injection vulnerabilities in Trend Micro Mobile Security (Enterprise) versions before 9.7 Patch 3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/18/2019
The vulnerability CVE-2017-14078 represents a critical sql injection flaw discovered in Trend Micro Mobile Security Enterprise versions prior to 9.7 Patch 3. This vulnerability resides within the mobile security platform's handling of user input and database interactions, creating a pathway for malicious actors to exploit the system's database layer. The flaw specifically affects the enterprise version of the mobile security solution, which is designed to protect corporate mobile devices and networks from various cyber threats. The vulnerability classification aligns with cwe-89 which describes improper neutralization of special elements used in an sql command, making it a classic sql injection attack vector.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs when the Trend Micro Mobile Security Enterprise processes user-supplied data without adequate sanitization or parameterization. Attackers can craft malicious sql payloads that bypass input validation mechanisms and directly manipulate the underlying database queries. This allows unauthorized individuals to execute arbitrary sql commands against the vulnerable system's database, potentially gaining access to sensitive corporate data, user credentials, or system configuration information. The attack surface extends beyond simple data exfiltration to include full database compromise and potential lateral movement within the enterprise network.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe for organizations relying on Trend Micro Mobile Security Enterprise for their mobile device management. Remote attackers who successfully exploit this vulnerability can achieve complete database compromise, potentially leading to data breaches, unauthorized access to corporate networks, and disruption of mobile security services. The vulnerability affects the core functionality of the security platform, undermining the very protection it is meant to provide. Organizations may face regulatory compliance violations, financial losses, and reputational damage if sensitive mobile device data or corporate information is compromised through this attack vector. The exploitability of this vulnerability is heightened by the fact that it requires no authentication for remote exploitation, making it particularly dangerous in enterprise environments.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2017-14078 primarily focus on immediate patch deployment to update Trend Micro Mobile Security Enterprise to version 9.7 Patch 3 or later. Organizations should also implement network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure of vulnerable systems. Database query parameterization and input validation should be reinforced across all applications handling user data. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect anomalous database access patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. Additionally, organizations should conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments of their mobile security infrastructure and implement proper security configurations for database connections. This vulnerability demonstrates the importance of maintaining current security patches and following secure coding practices as outlined in the software security guidelines referenced in the mitre att&ck framework under the credential access and persistence tactics. The incident also highlights the critical need for regular security audits of enterprise mobile security solutions to identify and remediate potential attack vectors before they can be exploited by threat actors.