Vulnerability identifier: #VU72096

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-25147

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 escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient verification of data authenticity. A local user with administrative privileges can inject a specially crafted .DLL file during the update process.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apex One: 2019 - SP1 b11561

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External links
http://success.trendmicro.com/dcx/s/solution/000292209?language=en_US

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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.