Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One

CVE-2024-36305

What is CVE-2024-36305?

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Trend Micro Apex One due to a flaw in the security agent link that enables a local attacker to gain elevated privileges. To successfully exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must first execute low-privileged code on the target system. This highlights the importance of maintaining robust cybersecurity practices and ensuring that vulnerable software installations are promptly updated to mitigate potential risks.

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