Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One
CVE-2024-36305

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
CVE Published:
10 June 2024

Summary

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.

Affected Version(s)

Trend Micro Apex One 2019 (14.0) < 14.0.0.12980

Trend Micro Apex One as a Service SaaS < 14.0.13139

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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