Vulnerability identifier: #VU59111

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: CVE-2021-45442

CWE-ID: CWE-59

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 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

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

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External links
http://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000289996
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-015/

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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.