Link following in Apex One - CVE-2022-45798

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Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU69909

Link following in Apex One - CVE-2022-45798

Published: December 5, 2022 / Updated: December 15, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU69909
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-45798
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Apex One
Software vendor:
Trend Micro

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to delete arbitrary files on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure symlink following issue in the Damage Cleanup Engine component. A local user can create a specially crafted symbolic link to a critical file on the system and delete it.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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