Trend Micro Apex One link following pseudo-symlink vulnerability
CVE-2023-25148 Published on March 10, 2023
A security agent link following vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One could allow a local attacker to exploit the vulnerability by changing a specific file into a pseudo-symlink, allowing privilege escalation on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-25148 is exploitable with local system access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is an insecure temporary file Vulnerability?
The software attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.
CVE-2023-25148 has been classified to as an insecure temporary file vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-25148
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Affected Versions
Trend Micro, Inc. Trend Micro Apex One:- Version 2019 (14.0) and below 14.0.0.11564 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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