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Advisory Published
Advisory Published

ZDI-24-076: Trend Micro Deep Security Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Fri Jan 19 2024(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Trend Micro Deep Security. 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 Trend Micro Anti-Malware Solution Platform. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to delete a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Trend Micro Deep Security Agent

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-24-076?

    The severity of ZDI-24-076 is categorized as high due to its potential for privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix ZDI-24-076?

    To fix ZDI-24-076, update Trend Micro Deep Security to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What impact does ZDI-24-076 have on my system?

    ZDI-24-076 allows local attackers to escalate privileges, which could lead to unauthorized access or control of the system.

  • Who is affected by ZDI-24-076?

    ZDI-24-076 affects installations of Trend Micro Deep Security Agent on systems where low-privileged code execution is possible.

  • Can ZDI-24-076 be exploited remotely?

    No, ZDI-24-076 requires local access to execute low-privileged code prior to exploitation.

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