CVE-2024-55955: High severity trend micro deep security manager vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2024
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Updated

An incorrect permissions assignment vulnerability in Trend Micro Deep Security 20.0 agents between versions 20.0.1-9400 and 20.0.1-23340 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.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Trend Micro Deep Security>=20.0.1-9400<=20.0.1-23340
All of the following
Any of the following
trendmicro Deep Security Agent=20.0.1-update12510
trendmicro Deep Security Agent=20.0.1-update14610
trendmicro Deep Security Agent=20.0.1-update17380
trendmicro Deep Security Agent=20.0.1-update19250
trendmicro Deep Security Agent=20.0.1-update21510
trendmicro Deep Security Agent=20.0.1-update9400
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Dec 31, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:19 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-55955?

CVE-2024-55955 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to potential privilege escalation risks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-55955?

To fix CVE-2024-55955, update the Trend Micro Deep Security agents to a version later than 20.0.1-23340.

3

What are the affected versions of Trend Micro Deep Security for CVE-2024-55955?

CVE-2024-55955 affects Trend Micro Deep Security versions between 20.0.1-9400 and 20.0.1-23340.

4

Can exploitation of CVE-2024-55955 lead to data compromise?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2024-55955 can allow a local attacker to escalate privileges, potentially leading to data compromise.

5

Is remote access required to exploit CVE-2024-55955?

No, exploitation of CVE-2024-55955 requires local access to the vulnerable system.

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