CWE
427
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-55955

First published: Tue Dec 31 2024(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.

Credit: security@trendmicro.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Trend Micro Deep Security Manager>=20.0.1-9400<=20.0.1-23340

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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