CVE-2020-24557: Trend Micro Apex One Improper Access Control Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Tue Sep 01 2020(Updated: )
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.
Credit: security@trendmicro.com security@trendmicro.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Trendmicro Apex One | =2019 | |
| Trendmicro Apex One | =saas | |
| Trendmicro Worry-free Business Security | =10.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Trend Micro Apex One | ||
| Trend Micro Apex One, OfficeScan, and Worry-Free Business Security | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Trendmicro Apex One | =2019 | |
| Trendmicro Apex One | =saas | |
| Trendmicro Worry-free Business Security | =10.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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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).
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