#VU72095 Link following in Apex One - CVE-2023-25146
Published: February 9, 2023 / Updated: February 25, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU72095
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-25146
CWE-ID: CWE-59
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 insecure link following within the Apex One NT RealTime Scan service. A local user can create a specially crafted link to a critical file on the system and escalate privileges.Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.