Vulnerability identifier: #VU59107
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-59
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 insecure link following. A local user can create a specially crafted symbolic link and overwrite arbitrary files with SYSTEM privileges.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Apex One: 2019 - Patch 5 b9565
External links
http://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000289996
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-014/
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.