CVE-2022-45798: Trend Micro Apex One Damage Cleanup Engine Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Thu Dec 22 2022(Updated: )
A link following vulnerability in the Damage Cleanup Engine component of Trend Micro Apex One and Trend Micro Apex One as a Service could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges by creating a symbolic link and abusing the service to delete a file. 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 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-45798.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-45798?
The severity of CVE-2022-45798 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
What software is affected by CVE-2022-45798?
Trend Micro Apex One and Worry-Free Business Security versions 2019 and later are affected.
How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2022-45798?
No, Microsoft Windows is not vulnerable to CVE-2022-45798.
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