CVE-2022-40140: Trend Micro Apex One Origin Validation Error Denial-of-Service Vulnerability

Published Sep 19, 2022
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Updated

An origin validation error vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One and Apex One as a Service could allow a local attacker to cause a denial-of-service 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.

Affected Software

6 affected components
trendmicro Apex One Saas
trendmicro Apex One=2019
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Any of the following
trendmicro Apex One Saas
trendmicro Apex One=2019
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Sep 19, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:01 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 29, 2026
Advisory Published
via ZDI·05:45 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·05:45 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-40140?

CVE-2022-40140 is a vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent that allows local attackers to create a denial-of-service condition.

2

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-40140?

An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40140?

CVE-2022-40140 has a severity value of 5.5, which is considered medium.

4

What software is affected by CVE-2022-40140?

Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent, Trend Micro Apex Central, and Trend Micro Trend Micro Apex One and Worry-Free Business Security are affected by this vulnerability.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-40140?

To fix CVE-2022-40140, apply the necessary security patches provided by Trend Micro.

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