CVE-2023-25144: Trend Micro Apex One Improper Access Control Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
An improper access control vulnerability in the Trend Micro Apex One agent could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges and create arbitrary directories with arbitrary ownership.
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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 Apex One Security Agent. The specific flaw exists within the logic that controls access to the Suspect folder. 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-2023-25144 vulnerability?
CVE-2023-25144 is an improper access control local privilege escalation vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-25144?
The severity of CVE-2023-25144 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-25144?
CVE-2023-25144 affects Trend Micro Apex One versions up to and including 14.0.11960 and 2019.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-25144?
To exploit CVE-2023-25144, an attacker must first execute low-privileged code on the target system.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-25144?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-25144 at the following references: [Reference 1](https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000292209), [Reference 2](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-171/)