CVE-2023-52338
Trend Micro Deep Security Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Severity Score
Exploit Likelihood
Affected Versions
50Public Exploits
0Exploited in Wild
-Decision
Descriptions
A link following vulnerability in the Trend Micro Deep Security 20.0 and Trend Micro Cloud One - Endpoint and Workload Security Agent could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on 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 link following en Trend Micro Deep Security 20.0 y Trend Micro Cloud One - Endpoint and Workload Security Agent podría permitir a un atacante local escalar privilegios en las instalaciones afectadas. Tenga en cuenta: un atacante primero debe obtener 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 Deep Security. 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 Trend Micro Anti-Malware Solution Platform. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to delete a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.
CVSS Scores
SSVC
- Decision:Track*
Timeline
- 2024-01-12 CVE Reserved
- 2024-01-19 CVE Published
- 2024-08-02 CVE Updated
- 2025-03-30 EPSS Updated
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CWE
- CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CAPEC
References (2)
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