Apex One LPE via Link-Follow Exploit (CVE-2024-36305)
CVE-2024-36305 Published on June 10, 2024
A security agent link following vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges 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-2024-36305 can be exploited 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-2024-36305 has been classified to as an insecure temporary file vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-36305
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Affected Versions
Trend Micro, Inc. Trend Micro Apex One:- Version 2019 (14.0) and below 14.0.0.12980 is affected.
- Version SaaS and below 14.0.13139 is affected.
- Version 14.0.13139 is affected.
- Version 14.0 and below 14.0.0.12980 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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