CVE-2023-34144: Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent Untrusted Search Path Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Mon Jun 26 2023(Updated: )
An untrusted search path vulnerability in the Trend Micro Apex One and Apex One as a Service security agent could allow a local attacker to escalate their 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. This is a similar, but not identical vulnerability as CVE-2023-34145.
Credit: security@trendmicro.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Trend Micro Apex One | ||
| Trendmicro Apex One | <14.0.12518 | |
| Trendmicro Apex One | =2019 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-34144?
CVE-2023-34144 is a vulnerability that allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent.
How does CVE-2023-34144 work?
The vulnerability exists within the Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent and can be exploited by attackers who first have the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-34144?
The severity of CVE-2023-34144 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-34144?
CVE-2023-34144 affects Trend Micro Apex One version up to 14.0.12518 and Trend Micro Apex One 2019.
How can I fix CVE-2023-34144?
To fix CVE-2023-34144, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of Trend Micro Apex One that is not affected by the vulnerability.
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