#VU82873 Link following in Apex One - CVE-2023-47192

 

#VU82873 Link following in Apex One - CVE-2023-47192

Published: November 7, 2023 / Updated: November 15, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU82873
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-2023-47192
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Apex One
Software vendor:
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 symbolic link to a critical file on the system and overwrite it with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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