First published: Thu Jun 06 2024(Updated: )
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges 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 Apex One NT RealTime Scan service. The issue results from insufficient validation of the origin of commands. 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 |
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The severity of ZDI-CAN-22481 is classified as critical due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
To fix ZDI-CAN-22481, users should update to the latest version of Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent as per vendor recommendations.
ZDI-CAN-22481 affects installations of Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent that allow local attackers to escalate privileges.
ZDI-CAN-22481 facilitates local privilege escalation attacks that can be exploited by attackers with low-privileged code execution access.
No, an attacker must first have the ability to execute low-privileged code on the system to exploit ZDI-CAN-22481, meaning no additional authentication is needed for the escalation.