CVE-2022-30700: Trend Micro Apex One Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
An incorrect permission assignment vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One and Apex One as a Service could allow a local attacker to load a DLL with escalated 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.
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This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges 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 ApexOne Security Agent. The issue results from incorrect permissions set on a resource used by the service. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-30700?
CVE-2022-30700 is a vulnerability that allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Trend Micro Apex One.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-30700?
Trend Micro Apex One versions up to 14.0.10349 and Worry-Free Business Security versions up to 2019 are affected.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-30700?
CVE-2022-30700 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).
How can I fix CVE-2022-30700?
Apply the necessary security patches or updates provided by Trend Micro to mitigate this vulnerability.