Advisory Details

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 Browser Exploit Detection engine. By creating a mount point, an attacker can abuse the Apex One Common Client Solution Framework service to delete a folder. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

• 2022-08-05 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
• 2023-02-24 - Coordinated public release of advisory