CVE-2022-44652: Trend Micro Apex One Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Mon Nov 21 2022(Updated: )
An improper handling of exceptional conditions vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One and Apex One as a Service could allow a local attacker to escalate 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.
Credit: security@trendmicro.com security@trendmicro.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Trendmicro Apex One | <14.0.11789 | |
| Trendmicro Apex One | =2019 | |
| Trend Micro Apex One | ||
| <14.0.11789 | ||
| =2019 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-44652?
CVE-2022-44652 is a vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent that allows local attackers to escalate privileges.
How severe is CVE-2022-44652?
The severity of CVE-2022-44652 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
To exploit CVE-2022-44652, an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-44652?
Trend Micro Apex One versions 14.0.11789 and 2019 are affected by CVE-2022-44652.
Is there a fix for CVE-2022-44652?
Yes, Trend Micro has released a fix for CVE-2022-44652. It is recommended to update to the latest version of Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent.
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