Headline

CVE-2023-25145: ZDI-23-174

A link following vulnerability in the scanning function of Trend Micro Apex One 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.

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CVE

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February 24th, 2023

Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability****ZDI-23-174
ZDI-CAN-18228

CVE ID

CVE-2023-25145

CVSS SCORE

7.8, (AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)

AFFECTED VENDORS

Trend Micro

AFFECTED PRODUCTS

Apex One

VULNERABILITY DETAILS

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 mount point, an attacker can abuse the service to delete a folder. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Trend Micro has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000292209

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