ITM Server Unsafe Deserialization of Data retrieved from DB, CVE-2021-40843
Advisory ID: PFPT-SA-2021-0009
Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Server contains an unsafe deserialization vulnerability in the Web Console. An attacker with write access to the local database could cause arbitrary code to execute with SYSTEM privileges on the underlying server when a Web Console user triggers retrieval of that data. When chained with a SQL injection vulnerability, the vulnerability could be exploited remotely if Web Console users click a series of maliciously crafted URLs. All versions prior to 7.11.2 are affected.
Vulnerability Information
This vulnerability is identified by CVE-2021-40843.
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS score of 8.8:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Fixed Software
Proofpoint has released fixed software version 7.12.1.
The fixed software versions are available through the customer support portal.
Proofpoint on-premises Customers
For on-premise environments that are configured to manually apply releases, install the applicable release as noted above.
You should upgrade your Insider Threat Management (ObserveIT) On-Premise backend to the latest version (DB, Web Consoles. App Servers, Web Cat, Screenshot Optimizers).
ObserveIT Agents can be upgraded based on your maintenance window by following our EOL matrix.
No action is required for Enterprise Protection (PPS) Hardware and Virtual Appliance customers, running supported versions that are configured to deploy releases automatically. Applicable fixes have been automatically deployed.
No mail flow will be interrupted while updates are applied.
For any questions or concerns, please contact Proofpoint Support.
URL
https://www.proofpoint.com/us/security/security-advisories/pfpt-sa-2021-0009
Revision History
| Version | Description | Section | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | Initial release | Oct 12, 2021 |
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