CVE-2022-41747: Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent Improper Certificate Validation Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Oct 10, 2022
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Updated

An improper certification validation vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One agents could allow a local attacker to load a DLL file with system service 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.

Affected Software

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

Event History

Oct 10, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 29, 2026
Advisory Published
via ZDI·05:46 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·05:46 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-41747?

CVE-2022-41747 is a vulnerability that allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Trend Micro Apex One.

2

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-41747?

To exploit CVE-2022-41747, an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-41747?

CVE-2022-41747 affects Trend Micro Apex One versions 2019 and all saas versions.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2022-41747?

CVE-2022-41747 has a severity score of 7.8, which is considered high.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-41747?

To fix CVE-2022-41747, update to the latest version of Trend Micro Apex One or apply the recommended security patches provided by Trend Micro.

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