#VU51833 Incorrect default permissions in Apex One and OfficeScan - CVE-2021-28646
Published: March 31, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU51833
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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-2021-28646
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Apex One
OfficeScan
Apex One
OfficeScan
Software vendor:
Trend Micro
Trend Micro
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for files and folders that are set by the application. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and directories or modify them.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.