Advisory Published
Advisory Published

ZDI-24-573: Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent Link Following Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Thu Jun 06 2024(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 VsApiNT module. By creating a mount point, an attacker can abuse the agent to disclose the contents of a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of SYSTEM.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Trend Micro Apex One

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-24-573?

    The severity of ZDI-24-573 is classified as medium risk due to its potential for local attackers to expose sensitive information.

  • How can I mitigate the risk of ZDI-24-573?

    Mitigation for ZDI-24-573 involves ensuring that only authorized users can execute code on affected systems and applying necessary updates to Trend Micro Apex One.

  • Are all versions of Trend Micro Apex One affected by ZDI-24-573?

    Yes, all supported versions of Trend Micro Apex One are susceptible to ZDI-24-573 if proper security measures are not implemented.

  • Who can exploit ZDI-24-573?

    ZDI-24-573 can be exploited by local attackers who have the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system.

  • What information could be disclosed due to ZDI-24-573?

    ZDI-24-573 could potentially allow attackers to disclose sensitive information stored within the Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent.

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