CVE-2022-24679: Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Thu Feb 24 2022(Updated: )
A security link following local privilege escalation vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One, Trend Micro Apex One as a Service, Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security 10.0 SP1 and Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security Services agents could allow a local attacker to create an writable folder in an arbitrary location and escalate privileges 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.
Credit: security@trendmicro.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Trend Micro Apex One | ||
| Trendmicro Apex One | ||
| Trendmicro Apex One | =2019 | |
| Trendmicro Worry-free Business Security | =10.0-sp1 | |
| Trendmicro Worry-free Business Security Services | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-24679?
CVE-2022-24679 is a vulnerability that allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-24679?
An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Which software is affected by CVE-2022-24679?
Trend Micro Apex One and Worry-Free Business Security versions 2019 and earlier, as well as Worry-Free Business Security Services, are affected.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-24679?
CVE-2022-24679 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2022-24679?
To fix CVE-2022-24679, update to the latest version of Trend Micro Apex One and Worry-Free Business Security, as recommended by Trend Micro.
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