Headline
CVE-2023-25148: ZDI-23-173
A security agent link following vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One could allow a local attacker to exploit the vulnerability by changing a specific file into a pseudo-symlink, allowing privilege escalation 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.
February 24th, 2023
Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability****ZDI-23-173
ZDI-CAN-18008
CVE ID
CVE-2023-25148
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 Browser Exploit Detection engine. By creating a mount point, an attacker can abuse the Apex One Common Client Solution Framework 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
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
- 2022-08-05 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2023-02-24 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CREDIT
Abdelhamid Naceri
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