CVE-2020-24557: Trend Micro Multiple Products Improper Access Control Vulnerability
A vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One and Worry-Free Business Security 10.0 SP1 on Microsoft Windows may allow an attacker to manipulate a particular product folder to disable the security temporarily, abuse a specific Windows function and attain privilege escalation. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. Please note that version 1909 (OS Build 18363.719) of Microsoft Windows 10 mitigates hard links, but previous versions are affected.
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Trend Micro Apex One, OfficeScan, and Worry-Free Business Security on Microsoft Windows contain an improper access control vulnerability that may allow an attacker to manipulate a particular product folder to disable the security temporarily, abuse a specific Windows function, and attain privilege escalation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-24557?
CVE-2020-24557 is a vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One and Worry-Free Business Security 10.0 SP1 on Microsoft Windows that allows an attacker to manipulate a product folder, disable security temporarily, abuse a Windows function, and escalate privileges.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-24557?
CVE-2020-24557 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).
Which software is affected by CVE-2020-24557?
CVE-2020-24557 affects Trend Micro Apex One, OfficeScan, and Worry-Free Business Security 10.0 SP1 on Microsoft Windows.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-24557?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-24557 by manipulating a specific product folder, temporarily disabling security, abusing a Windows function, and escalating privileges.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-24557?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-24557 at the following references: [Link 1](https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000263632), [Link 2](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1094/), [Link 3](https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000267260).