Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU91011

Link following in Apex One - CVE-2024-36305

Published: June 4, 2024 / Updated: June 7, 2024

Vulnerability identifier: #VU91011

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 8.5 [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]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-36305

CWE-ID: CWE-59

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following. A local user can create a symbolic link to a critical file on the system and execute arbitrary code.

Affected software

Apex One

How to mitigate CVE-2024-36305

Install updates from vendor's website.

Apex One - update to CP 12980

External References

https://success.trendmicro.com/dcx/s/solution/000298063?language=en_US
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-572/

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