Vulnerability identifier: #VU67208

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-40140

CWE-ID: CWE-345

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 source validation error within the Apex One NT Listener service. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

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/jp/solution/000291471
http://appweb.trendmicro.com/SupportNews/NewsDetail.aspx?id=4553
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1189/

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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.