SB2020083111 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Trend Micro Apex One



SB2020083111 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Trend Micro Apex One

Published: August 31, 2020 Updated: April 22, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2020083111
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 5
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 5 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Windows Hard Link (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-24556)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to Windows improperly handles hard links within the ApexOne Security Agent. A local user can create a hard link and abuse the service to overwrite the contents of a chosen file, leading to an elevated status.


2) Windows Hard Link (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-24559)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to Windows improperly handles hard links within the ApexOne Security Agent. A local user can create a hard link and abuse the service to overwrite the contents of a chosen file, leading to an elevated status.


3) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-24558)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within OfcPIPC_64x.dll. A local user can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger out-of-bounds read error and cause a denial of service condition on the system.


4) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-24557)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions within the ApexOne Security Agent. A local user can manipulate a particular product folder to disable the security temporarily and gain elevated privileges on the target system.


5) Windows Hard Link (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-24562)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to Windows improperly handles hard links within the ApexOne Security Agent. A local user can create a hard link and abuse the service to overwrite the contents of a chosen file, leading to an elevated status.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.