7.8
CWE
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Advisory Published
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Advisory Published

CVE-2021-42101: Trend Micro Apex One Uncontrolled Search Path Element Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Thu Oct 21 2021(Updated: )

An uncontrolled search path element vulnerabilities in Trend Micro Apex One and Apex One as a Service could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. This vulnerability is similar but not identical to CVE-2021-42103.

Credit: security@trendmicro.com security@trendmicro.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Trend Micro Apex One and Worry-Free Business Security
All of
Any of
Trend Micro Apex One=2019
Trend Micro Apex One=2019
Microsoft Windows Operating System
Trend Micro Apex One=2019
Trend Micro Apex One=2019
Microsoft Windows Operating System

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-42101?

    The severity of CVE-2021-42101 is rated as high due to the potential for local privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-42101?

    To fix CVE-2021-42101, apply the latest security updates from Trend Micro for Apex One.

  • What versions of Trend Micro Apex One are affected by CVE-2021-42101?

    CVE-2021-42101 affects Trend Micro Apex One version 2019.

  • Can CVE-2021-42101 be exploited remotely?

    No, CVE-2021-42101 requires local access to the system for exploitation.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2021-42101 enable?

    CVE-2021-42101 enables local attackers to escalate their privileges on affected installations.

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