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CWE
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Advisory Published
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Advisory Published

CVE-2020-24563: Trend Micro Apex One Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

First published: Mon Sep 28 2020(Updated: )

A vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One may allow a local attacker to manipulate the process of the security agent unload option (if configured), which then could be manipulated to gain a privilege escalation and code execution. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Credit: security@trendmicro.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Trend Micro Apex One
Trend Micro Apex One=2019
Trend Micro Apex One=saas
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-24563?

    CVE-2020-24563 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation and code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-24563?

    To fix CVE-2020-24563, ensure that the latest security updates for Trend Micro Apex One are applied.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2020-24563?

    CVE-2020-24563 affects users of Trend Micro Apex One versions 2019 and SaaS implementations.

  • What type of attack is CVE-2020-24563 associated with?

    CVE-2020-24563 is associated with local privilege escalation attacks.

  • What is the potential impact of CVE-2020-24563?

    The potential impact of CVE-2020-24563 includes unauthorized code execution and elevated privileges within the system.

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