ZDI-CAN-21461: ZDI-24-575: 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.
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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 ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2024-36358.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-21461?
ZDI-CAN-21461 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-21461?
To fix ZDI-CAN-21461, it is recommended to update Trend Micro Deep Security to the latest version provided by the vendor.
Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-21461?
Organizations using Trend Micro Deep Security products are affected by ZDI-CAN-21461.
What kind of attack is ZDI-CAN-21461 associated with?
ZDI-CAN-21461 allows for local privilege escalation when low-privileged code is executed on the target system.
What conditions must be met to exploit ZDI-CAN-21461?
An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the affected system to exploit ZDI-CAN-21461.