CVE-2020-24559: Trend Micro Apex One Hard Link Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
A vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One, Worry-Free Business Security 10.0 SP1 and Worry-Free Business Security Services on macOS may allow an attacker to manipulate a certain binary to load and run a script from a user-writable folder, which then would allow them to execute arbitrary code as root. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
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This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Trend Micro Apex One. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the ApexOne Security Agent. By creating a hard link, an attacker can abuse the service to overwrite the contents of a chosen file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of root.
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What is CVE-2020-24559?
CVE-2020-24559 is a vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One that allows local attackers to escalate privileges.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-24559?
An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
What is the affected software of CVE-2020-24559?
The affected software includes Trend Micro Apex One versions 2019, Trend Micro Apex One SaaS, and Trendmicro Officescan XG SP1.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-24559?
CVE-2020-24559 has a severity level of 7.8 (high).
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-24559?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-24559 at the following references: [Link 1](https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000263632), [Link 2](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1096/), [Link 3](https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000267260).