Vulnerability identifier: #VU65870
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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Apex One
Client/Desktop applications /
Antivirus software/Personal firewalls
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 insecure link following within the NT Apex One RealTime Scan Service. A local user can create a mount point and delete arbitrary files on the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.
Mitigation
The resolution for this issue is deployed automatically via ActiveUpdate to customers in an updated Spyware pattern 25.27.
Vulnerable software versions
Apex One: 2019 - Patch 6 B10048
Worry-Free Business Security: 10 SP1 Patch 2203 - 10.0 SP1 Patch 2390
External links
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1033/
http://success.trendmicro.com/dcx/s/solution/000291267?language=en_US
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.