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Trend Micro Apex One Incorrect Permission Assignment Denial-of-Service Vulnerability

July 13th, 2021

Vulnerability Details

This vulnerability allows local attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of Trend Micro Apex One. 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 Security Agent. The issue results from incorrect permissions set on a resource used by the service. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system.

Additional Details

Trend Micro has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000286855

Disclosure Timeline

  • 2021-03-12 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2021-07-13 - Coordinated public release of advisory

Credit

Lynn

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