CVE-2023-47198: 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-2023-47199.
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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-2023-47198?
CVE-2023-47198 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2023-47198?
To fix CVE-2023-47198, ensure that you update Trend Micro Apex One to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of Trend Micro Apex One are affected by CVE-2023-47198?
CVE-2023-47198 affects Trend Micro Apex One installations prior to version 14.0.12737 and the 2019 version.
Who can be impacted by CVE-2023-47198?
Local attackers with low-privileged code execution capabilities can exploit CVE-2023-47198 to escalate their privileges.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-47198?
CVE-2023-47198 is classified as an origin validation vulnerability, which allows for potential local privilege escalation.