#VU68068 Improper Certificate Validation in Apex One - CVE-2022-41747
Published: October 8, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU68068
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41747
CWE-ID: CWE-295
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 improper certificate validation in Client Plug-in Service Manager when handling signed DLLs. A local administrator can bypass certain elements of the product's anti-tampering mechanisms and load a malicious DLL.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.