Vulnerability identifier: #VU54650

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-32463

CWE-ID: CWE-732

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apex One
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: Trend Micro

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect permissions assignment. A local user can delete arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apex One: 2019 - Patch 4 b9120

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External links
http://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000286855
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-786/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.