Vulnerability identifier: #VU57037
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Apex One
Client/Desktop applications /
Antivirus software/Personal firewalls
Worry-Free Business Security
Client/Desktop applications /
Software for system administration
Vendor: Trend Micro
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper privileges management in Trend Micro Apex One and Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security. A local user can create arbitrary files on the system with higher privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability can result in denial of service conditions.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Apex One: 2019 - Patch 5 b9565
Worry-Free Business Security: 10 SP1 Patch 2203 - 10.0 SP1 B2190
External links
http://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000289183
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.