Vulnerability identifier: #VU72097

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-25148

CWE-ID: CWE-59

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 insecure link following in the security agent. A local user can create a specially crafted link to a critical file on the system and escalate privileges.

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
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-173/

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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.