#VU94663 Link following in VPN Proxy One Pro - CVE-2024-41183

Vulnerability identifier: #VU94663

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [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-2024-41183

CWE-ID: CWE-59

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
VPN Proxy One Pro
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

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 DEP Manager and VpnBackgroundController executable. A local user can create a symbolic link to a critical file on the system and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

VPN Proxy One Pro: before 5.8.1030

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External links
https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/TMKA-14460
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1023/
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1022/

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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.