What is the severity of ZDI-25-240?

The severity of ZDI-25-240 is considered high due to the potential for local privilege escalation on affected installations of Trend Micro Deep Security Agent.

How do I fix ZDI-25-240?

To fix ZDI-25-240, update your Trend Micro Deep Security Agent to the latest version available from the vendor.

What is the impact of exploiting ZDI-25-240?

Exploiting ZDI-25-240 allows local attackers to gain elevated privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data or system control.

Who is affected by ZDI-25-240?

ZDI-25-240 affects installations of Trend Micro Deep Security Agent that have not been updated to mitigate the identified vulnerabilities.

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ZDI-25-240

9/4/2025

ZDI-25-240: Trend Micro Deep Security Anti-Malware Solution Platform Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Wed Apr 09 2025(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Trend Micro Deep 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 ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2025-30641.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Trend Micro Deep Security Agent

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Reference Links

http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-240/ (Advisory)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-25-240?
The severity of ZDI-25-240 is considered high due to the potential for local privilege escalation on affected installations of Trend Micro Deep Security Agent.
How do I fix ZDI-25-240?
To fix ZDI-25-240, update your Trend Micro Deep Security Agent to the latest version available from the vendor.
What is the impact of exploiting ZDI-25-240?
Exploiting ZDI-25-240 allows local attackers to gain elevated privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data or system control.
Who is affected by ZDI-25-240?
ZDI-25-240 affects installations of Trend Micro Deep Security Agent that have not been updated to mitigate the identified vulnerabilities.
What are the prerequisites for exploiting ZDI-25-240?
An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system to exploit ZDI-25-240.

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