#VU77006 Untrusted search path in Apex One


Published: 2023-06-06 | Updated: 2023-06-09

Vulnerability identifier: #VU77006

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-34144

CWE-ID: CWE-426

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 insecure way of loading libraries within the Apex One Client Plug-in Service Manager. A local user can place a malicious library on the system and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apex One: 2019 - SP1 b11564


External links
http://success.trendmicro.com/dcx/s/solution/000293322?language=en_US
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-835/


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.


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