What is the severity of CVE-2020-28572?

CVE-2020-28572 has a severity rating of medium, indicating a significant but manageable risk.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28572?

To fix CVE-2020-28572, ensure that you are using the latest version of Trend Micro Apex One and apply any available patches.

Who is affected by CVE-2020-28572?

CVE-2020-28572 affects users of Trend Micro Apex One version 2019.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-28572?

CVE-2020-28572 is an installation privilege escalation vulnerability.

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CVE-2020-28572

high

7.8

18/11/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-28572

First published: Wed Nov 18 2020(Updated: )

A vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One could allow an unprivileged user to abuse the product installer to reinstall the agent with additional malicious code in the context of a higher privilege.

Credit: security@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Trend Micro Apex One	=2019
Microsoft Windows

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https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000281949

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-28572?
CVE-2020-28572 has a severity rating of medium, indicating a significant but manageable risk.
How do I fix CVE-2020-28572?
To fix CVE-2020-28572, ensure that you are using the latest version of Trend Micro Apex One and apply any available patches.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-28572?
CVE-2020-28572 affects users of Trend Micro Apex One version 2019.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-28572?
CVE-2020-28572 is an installation privilege escalation vulnerability.
What impact does CVE-2020-28572 have on Trend Micro Apex One?
CVE-2020-28572 allows an unprivileged user to reinstall the agent with additional malicious code, compromising higher privileges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-28572?
CVE-2020-28572 has a severity rating of medium, indicating a significant but manageable risk.
How do I fix CVE-2020-28572?
To fix CVE-2020-28572, ensure that you are using the latest version of Trend Micro Apex One and apply any available patches.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-28572?
CVE-2020-28572 affects users of Trend Micro Apex One version 2019.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-28572?
CVE-2020-28572 is an installation privilege escalation vulnerability.
What impact does CVE-2020-28572 have on Trend Micro Apex One?
CVE-2020-28572 allows an unprivileged user to reinstall the agent with additional malicious code, compromising higher privileges.

CVE-2020-28572

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Reference Links

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-28572?

How do I fix CVE-2020-28572?

Who is affected by CVE-2020-28572?

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-28572?

What impact does CVE-2020-28572 have on Trend Micro Apex One?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-28572?

How do I fix CVE-2020-28572?

Who is affected by CVE-2020-28572?

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-28572?

What impact does CVE-2020-28572 have on Trend Micro Apex One?