Untrusted search path in Deep Security - CVE-2024-55955
Published: December 19, 2024 / Updated: January 8, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU101851
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-55955
CWE-ID: CWE-426
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Trend Micro
Affected software:
Deep Security
Deep Security
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path. A local user can place a malicious binary into a specific location on the system and execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.
How to mitigate CVE-2024-55955
Install updates from vendor's website.