#VU59109 Execution with unnecessary privileges in Apex One - CVE-2021-45440
Published: December 29, 2021 / Updated: January 6, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU59109
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-45440
CWE-ID: CWE-250
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Apex One
Apex One
Software vendor:
Trend Micro
Trend Micro
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to execution of.code with unnecessary privileges A local low-privileged user can run a specially crafted program to abuse an impersonation privilege and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.