Description
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.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 7.8/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Trend Micro, Inc. | Trend Micro Apex One | >= 2019 (14.0), < 14.0.0.11564 |
References
- https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000292209Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-173/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000292209Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-173/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Mar 10, 2023
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified