ZDI-CAN-15467: Trend Micro Deep Security Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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 Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Trend Micro Deep Security Agent |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-15467?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-15467 is considered high due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-15467?
To fix ZDI-CAN-15467, update to the latest version of Trend Micro Deep Security that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-15467?
ZDI-CAN-15467 affects installations of Trend Micro Deep Security where local attackers can escalate privileges.
What kind of attack is associated with ZDI-CAN-15467?
ZDI-CAN-15467 is associated with local privilege escalation attacks requiring low-privileged code execution on the target system.
What should I do if I cannot update to fix ZDI-CAN-15467?
If updating is not an option, limit access to the system and closely monitor for any unauthorized activities.
- agent/references
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/severity
- agent/title
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/type
- agent/tags
- collector/zdi-advisory
- source/ZDI
- alias/ZDI-22-1296
- alias/ZDI-CAN-15467
- alias/CVE-2022-40710
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/trend micro
- canonical/trend micro deep security agent