Vulnerability identifier: #VU58451

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-44021

CWE-ID: CWE-250

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Worry-Free Business Security
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Trend Micro

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to application performs certain unprivileged actions with elevated privileges. A local low-privileged user can abuse such behavior to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Worry-Free Business Security: 10 SP1 Patch 2203 - 10.0 SP1 B2190

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External links
http://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000289230
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1366/

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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.