Multiple vulnerabilities in Trend Micro Apex One
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 5 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-34144 CVE-2023-34148 CVE-2023-34146 CVE-2023-34145 CVE-2023-34147 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-426 CWE-749 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Apex One Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls |
| Vendor | Trend Micro |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 5 vulnerabilities.
1) Untrusted search path
EUVDB-ID: #VU77006
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-34144
CWE-ID:
CWE-426 - Untrusted Search Path
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due insecure way of loading libraries within the Apex One Client Plug-in Service Manager. A local user can place a malicious library on the system and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsApex One: 2019 - SP1 b11564
External linkshttp://success.trendmicro.com/dcx/s/solution/000293322?language=en_US
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-835/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Exposed dangerous method or function
EUVDB-ID: #VU77010
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-34148
CWE-ID:
CWE-749 - Exposed Dangerous Method or Function
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists in security agent due to exposed dangerous method within the Apex One NT Listener service. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsApex One: 2019 - SP1 b11564
External linkshttp://success.trendmicro.com/dcx/s/solution/000293322?language=en_US
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-834/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
3) Exposed dangerous method or function
EUVDB-ID: #VU77008
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-34146
CWE-ID:
CWE-749 - Exposed Dangerous Method or Function
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists in security agent due to exposed dangerous method within the Apex One NT Listener service. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsApex One: 2019 - SP1 b11564
External linkshttp://success.trendmicro.com/dcx/s/solution/000293322?language=en_US
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-832/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
4) Untrusted search path
EUVDB-ID: #VU77007
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-34145
CWE-ID:
CWE-426 - Untrusted Search Path
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due insecure way of loading libraries within the Apex One Client Plug-in Service Manager. A local user can place a malicious library on the system and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsApex One: 2019 - SP1 b11564
External linkshttp://success.trendmicro.com/dcx/s/solution/000293322?language=en_US
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-836/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
5) Exposed dangerous method or function
EUVDB-ID: #VU77009
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-34147
CWE-ID:
CWE-749 - Exposed Dangerous Method or Function
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists in security agent due to exposed dangerous method within the Apex One NT Listener service. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsApex One: 2019 - SP1 b11564
External linkshttp://success.trendmicro.com/dcx/s/solution/000293322?language=en_US
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-833/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
