What is the severity of ZDI-24-026?

The severity of ZDI-24-026 is considered critical due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

How do I fix ZDI-24-026?

To fix ZDI-24-026, update your Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent to the latest version provided by the vendor.

Who is affected by ZDI-24-026?

ZDI-24-026 affects installations of Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent that allow for local code execution.

What type of vulnerability is ZDI-24-026?

ZDI-24-026 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that requires an attacker to have low-privileged access.

Can ZDI-24-026 be exploited remotely?

No, ZDI-24-026 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the affected system.

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ZDI-24-026

high

7.8

10/1/2024

30/1/2024

ZDI-24-026: Trend Micro Apex One Virus Scan Engine Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Wed Jan 10 2024(Updated: )

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 Virus Scan Engine. By creating a mount point, an attacker can abuse the VSApiNt driver to delete a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

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What is the severity of ZDI-24-026?
The severity of ZDI-24-026 is considered critical due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix ZDI-24-026?
To fix ZDI-24-026, update your Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent to the latest version provided by the vendor.
Who is affected by ZDI-24-026?
ZDI-24-026 affects installations of Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent that allow for local code execution.
What type of vulnerability is ZDI-24-026?
ZDI-24-026 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that requires an attacker to have low-privileged access.
Can ZDI-24-026 be exploited remotely?
No, ZDI-24-026 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the affected system.

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