CVE-2021-36742: Trend Micro Multiple Products Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

Published Jul 29, 2021
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Updated

A improper input validation vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One, Apex One as a Service, OfficeScan XG and Worry-Free Business Security 10.0 SP1 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Other sources

Trend Micro Apex One, Apex One as a Service, and Worry-Free Business Security contain an improper input validation vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.

CISA

Affected Software

9 affected components
Trend Micro Apex One, Apex One as a Service, and Worry-Free Business Security
trendmicro Officescan=xg-sp1
trendmicro Officescan Business Security=10.0-sp1
All of the following
Any of the following
trendmicro Apex One=2019
trendmicro Worry-free Business Security=10.0-sp1
Microsoft Windows
trendmicro Apex One=2019
trendmicro Worry-free Business Security=10.0-sp1
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jul 29, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:23 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 3, 2021
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-36742?

CVE-2021-36742 is an improper input validation vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One, Apex One as a Service, OfficeScan XG, and Worry-Free Business Security 10.0 SP1.

2

How does CVE-2021-36742 impact the affected software?

CVE-2021-36742 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2021-36742?

CVE-2021-36742 affects Trend Micro Apex One, Apex One as a Service, and Worry-Free Business Security 10.0 SP1.

4

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2021-36742?

No, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2021-36742.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-36742?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-36742 at the following links: [Link 1](https://success.trendmicro.com/dcx/s/solution/000287819?language=en_US), [Link 2](https://success.trendmicro.com/dcx/s/solution/000287820?language=en_US), [Link 3](https://success.trendmicro.com/jp/solution/000287796).

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