Vulnerability identifier: #VU60626

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-24680

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 escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure symbolic link following. A local user can create a symbolic link to a arbitrary directory on the system and delete it with elevated privileges. The vulnerability can be used to escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apex One: 2019 - Patch 6 B10048

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External links
http://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000290464
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-369/

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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.