ZDI-CAN-21780: ZDI-24-076: 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-2023-52338.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-21780?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-21780 is high due to its ability to allow local attackers to escalate privileges.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-21780?
To fix ZDI-CAN-21780, ensure that you update Trend Micro Deep Security to the latest version provided by the vendor.
Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-21780?
Organizations using unpatched versions of Trend Micro Deep Security Agent are affected by ZDI-CAN-21780.
What type of vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-21780?
ZDI-CAN-21780 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
What is required to exploit ZDI-CAN-21780?
An attacker must first have the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system to exploit ZDI-CAN-21780.