#VU59107 Link following in Apex One - CVE-2021-44024
Published: December 29, 2021 / Updated: January 6, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU59107
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-44024
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Apex One
Apex One
Software vendor:
Trend Micro
Trend Micro
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following. A local user can create a specially crafted symbolic link and overwrite arbitrary files with SYSTEM privileges.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.