Advisory Details

May 17th, 2023

Trend Micro Apex One Security Agent Time-Of-Check Time-Of-Use Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI-23-657
ZDI-CAN-19831

CVE ID CVE-2023-32554
CVSS SCORE 7.8, AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS Trend Micro
AFFECTED PRODUCTS Apex One
VULNERABILITY 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 Apex One Client Plug-in Service Manager. The issue results from the lack of proper locking when performing operations on a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Trend Micro has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000293108
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2022-12-22 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2023-05-17 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CREDIT Simon Zuckerbraun - Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative
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