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CVE-2024-55955

Trend Micro Deep Security Agent Incorrect Permissions Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Severity Score

6.7
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

Track*
*SSVC
Descriptions

An incorrect permissions assignment vulnerability in Trend Micro Deep Security 20.0 agents between versions 20.0.1-9400 and 20.0.1-23340 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.

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Trend Micro Deep Security Agent. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. Subsequent user interaction on the part of an administrator is additionally required.
The specific flaw exists within the agent installer. The issue results from incorrect permissions set on a product folder created by the installer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of an administrator at medium integrity.

*Credits: Anonymous
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Authentication
Single
Confidentiality
Complete
Integrity
Complete
Availability
Complete
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:Track*
Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
Tech. Impact
Total
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2024-12-13 CVE Reserved
  • 2024-12-31 CVE Published
  • 2025-01-01 EPSS Updated
  • 2025-01-08 CVE Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-427: Uncontrolled Search Path Element
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
Vendor Product Version Other Status <-- --> Vendor Product Version Other Status
Trend Micro, Inc.
Search vendor "Trend Micro, Inc."
 Trend Micro Deep Security
Search vendor "Trend Micro, Inc." for product "Trend Micro Deep Security"
 >= 20.0.0 < 20.0.1-23340
Search vendor "Trend Micro, Inc." for product "Trend Micro Deep Security" and version " >= 20.0.0 < 20.0.1-23340"
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Affected