A vulnerability in the Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security Virtual Appliance 9.0 and 9.1 management portal could allow an unauthenticated user to access sensitive information in a particular log file that could be used to bypass authentication on vulnerable installations.
Information written to log files can be of a sensitive nature and give valuable guidance to an attacker or expose sensitive user information.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interscan_messaging_security_virtual_appliance | Trendmicro | 9.0 (including) | 9.0 (including) |
| Interscan_messaging_security_virtual_appliance | Trendmicro | 9.1 (including) | 9.1 (including) |
While logging all information may be helpful during development stages, it is important that logging levels be set appropriately before a product ships so that sensitive user data and system information are not accidentally exposed to potential attackers. Different log files may be produced and stored for: