Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One and Worry-Free Business Security

CVE-2021-42107

What is CVE-2021-42107?

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Trend Micro's Apex One and Worry-Free Business Security products, allowing local attackers to gain elevated permissions on compromised systems. To exploit this vulnerability, attackers must have initial access to execute low-privilege code. It is important to note that this vulnerability shares similarities with other related vulnerabilities, but each presents unique exploitation characteristics. Users are advised to apply recommended security updates to mitigate risks associated with potential exploitation.

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