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CVE-2022-24679

Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Severity Score

7.8
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

-
*SSVC
Descriptions

A security link following local privilege escalation vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One, Trend Micro Apex One as a Service, Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security 10.0 SP1 and Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security Services agents could allow a local attacker to create an writable folder in an arbitrary location and escalate privileges affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Una vulnerabilidad de escalada de privilegios local en los agentes Trend Micro Apex One, Trend Micro Apex One as a Service, Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security versión 10.0 SP1 y Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security Services podría permitir a un atacante local crear una carpeta con capacidad de escritura en una ubicación arbitraria y escalar los privilegios en las instalaciones afectadas. Nota: un atacante debe obtener primero la capacidad de ejecutar código con pocos privilegios en el sistema de destino para poder explotar esta vulnerabilidad

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the NT Apex One RealTime Scan Service. By creating a DOS device redirection, an attacker can abuse the service to create a folder. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

*Credits: Abdelhamid Naceri
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
Complete
Integrity
Complete
Availability
Complete
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:-
Exploitation
-
Automatable
-
Tech. Impact
-
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2022-02-09 CVE Reserved
  • 2022-02-16 CVE Published
  • 2023-03-08 EPSS Updated
  • 2024-08-03 CVE Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
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Trendmicro
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Apex One
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-saas
Affected
in Microsoft
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Windows
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Safe
Trendmicro
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Apex One
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2019
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-
Affected
in Microsoft
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Windows
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Safe
Trendmicro
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Worry-free Business Security
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10.0
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sp1
Affected
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Windows
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Safe
Trendmicro
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Worry-free Business Security Services
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-saas
Affected
in Microsoft
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Windows
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--
Safe