CVE-2023-34147: Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent Exposed Dangerous Function Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Mon Jun 26 2023(Updated: )
An exposed dangerous function vulnerability in the Trend Micro Apex One and Apex One as a Service security agent could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges and write an arbitrary value to specific Trend Micro agent subkeys 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-2023-34146 and CVE-2023-34148.
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-2023-34147?
CVE-2023-34147 is a vulnerability that allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-34147?
An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-34147?
The severity of CVE-2023-34147 is high, with a severity value of 7.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-34147?
Trend Micro Apex One versions before 14.0.12518 and 2019 are affected by CVE-2023-34147.
How can I fix CVE-2023-34147?
To fix CVE-2023-34147, it is recommended to update the affected installations of Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent to version 14.0.12518 or later.
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