#VU91008 Link following in Apex One - CVE-2024-36307

Vulnerability identifier: #VU91008

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-36307

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 gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following. A local user can gain access to sensitive information about the agent on affected installations.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apex One: before CP 12980

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External links
https://success.trendmicro.com/dcx/s/solution/000298063?language=en_US
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-573/

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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.