Advisory Published
Advisory Published

ZDI-CAN-22038: ZDI-24-568: Trend Micro Apex One Damage Cleanup Engine Link Following Denial-of-Service Vulnerability

First published: Thu Jun 06 2024(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows local attackers to create a denial-of-service condition 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 Damage Cleanup Engine, which runs within the Trend Micro Common Client Real-time Scan Service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to delete a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Trend Micro Apex One

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-22038?

    The severity of ZDI-CAN-22038 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability.

  • How do I fix ZDI-CAN-22038?

    To fix ZDI-CAN-22038, apply the latest patches and updates provided by Trend Micro for Apex One.

  • Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-22038?

    ZDI-CAN-22038 affects installations of Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent.

  • Can ZDI-CAN-22038 be exploited remotely?

    No, ZDI-CAN-22038 requires an attacker to obtain low-privileged access to the target system for exploitation.

  • What are the potential impacts of ZDI-CAN-22038?

    The potential impact of ZDI-CAN-22038 is a denial-of-service condition that could disrupt the normal operations of the affected system.

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