Trend Micro Apex One Link Following Denial-of-Service Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
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 Real-time Scan Service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to overwrite a file. 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/000289996
Disclosure Timeline
- 2021-06-16 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2022-01-06 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Abdelhamid Naceri (halov)
