CVE-2023-47197: Trend Micro Apex One Origin Validation Error Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
An origin validation vulnerability in the Trend Micro Apex One security agent 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. This vulnerability is similar to, but not identical to, CVE-2023-47198.
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This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent. 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 NT Listener service. The issue results from insufficient validation of the origin of commands. 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 the severity of CVE-2023-47197?
CVE-2023-47197 is classified as a high severity privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2023-47197?
To mitigate CVE-2023-47197, it is recommended to update Trend Micro Apex One to the latest patched version.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-47197?
CVE-2023-47197 affects installations of Trend Micro Apex One security agent on Windows systems.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-47197?
CVE-2023-47197 is an origin validation vulnerability that allows local privilege escalation.
Can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-47197 remotely?
No, an attacker must first have the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system to exploit CVE-2023-47197.