CVE-2020-24565: Trend Micro Apex One scanServer64 Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Sep 28, 2020
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Updated

An out-of-bounds read information disclosure vulnerabilities in Trend Micro Apex One may allow a local attacker to disclose sensitive information to an unprivileged account on vulnerable installations of the product. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target in order to exploit these vulnerabilities. The subs affected in this vulnerability makes it unique compared to similar CVEs such as CVE-2020-24564 and CVE-2020-25770.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 scanServer64 module. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of SYSTEM.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Trend Micro Apex One
trendmicro Apex One=2019
trendmicro Apex One=saas
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Sep 28, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:30 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Feb 24, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·09:35 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-24565?

CVE-2020-24565 has been classified as a medium-severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-24565?

To fix CVE-2020-24565, you should update Trend Micro Apex One to the latest version provided by the vendor.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2020-24565?

CVE-2020-24565 affects installations of Trend Micro Apex One, specifically the 2019 version and SaaS deployments.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-24565?

CVE-2020-24565 is classified as an out-of-bounds read information disclosure vulnerability.

5

Can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-24565 remotely?

CVE-2020-24565 requires local access, meaning an attacker must be able to execute low-privileged code on the vulnerable system.

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